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Celebrity teenaged chef Neil Flambé hops to Japan for a fresh culinary challenge—only to learn that his cousin Larry, a manga comic‑book writer visiting Tokyo, has died in a boating accident. Determined to uncover the truth, Neil dives into Tokyo’s vibrant streets, diners, and underground mystery circles, using his culinary skills and detective instincts to solve the case and honor his cousin’s memory.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kevin Sylvester
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