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Adventure Chef #2
Rutabaga the Adventure Chef: Feasts of Fury
On their mission to find only the most exotic ingredients for top-notch dishes, Rutabaga and his pet cooking pot, Pot, somehow manage to get themselves into a series of pickles. Amid the giant killer spiders, a desperate acting troupe, a nefarious thief, and a horde of toxic gubblins (nasty, goblin-like creatures) who threaten to take over the kingdom of Evanore, how is Rutabaga supposed to find any time to cook? Filled with the first volume’s same brand of humor and high jinks, this installment takes readers to new locations in the fantastical world Eric Colossal has created and showcases more out-of-this-world platters that “Ru” brings to life. As in the first book, in the back are three safe, easy-to-make recipes for all ages.
128 pages, Hardcover
First published May 3, 2016
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July 6, 2016
Okay, this was even better than the first book. I just love this series. From the stunningly creative artwork, to its quirky characters, to its crazy humor, Rutabaga is simply a fun time. While it's a children's series, it can appeal to all ages, young foodies and old. This series combines a love for the heat of the kitchen and good ol' fantasy. No, the meals Rutabaga cooks aren't exactly appetizing, but it's his passion for food that rubs off on you. His love for grub reminds me of myself.
The story is just entertaining as well. Rutabaga gets himself into all kinds of situations and comes up with hilarious solutions to get himself out. Not to mention the art is really rather beautiful. I can't help but recommend this series.
4.5 stars
The story is just entertaining as well. Rutabaga gets himself into all kinds of situations and comes up with hilarious solutions to get himself out. Not to mention the art is really rather beautiful. I can't help but recommend this series.
4.5 stars
November 8, 2018
Art style is very cute. I love Rutabaga and think he’s a compelling protagonist. The plots in this volume were entertaining. One star off for the spider chapter that I genuinely could not read. I read the beginning and end and saw the big legs moving in the house and Rutabaga backing into them and went “nope nope nope” until he set the house on fire 😂 what is it with fantasy titles and giant spiders? Is that a trope we can quit, please?
February 24, 2018
Super duper cute! more little adventures for Rutabaga with some new friends and a few of the old crowd. If you know 8-ish and older kids interested in D&D and/or food this is defiantly the series for them. Magical cooking adventures forever!
May 8, 2016
'Rutabaga the Adventure Chef: Book 2: Feasts of Fury' by Eric Colossal continues the chefs search for exotic ingredients. Along with the ingredients, he usually finds trouble.
This time around, he's seeking the special ingredient for soup. This leads him to a a whole bunch of giant spiders. When his pet pot, Pot, gets stolen, he meets someone who claims to be a princess, but she might not be all that she claims to be. Finally, when gubblins capture him, he has to cook his way out of the predicament.
Along with the exotic, weird recipes, there are some that are more kid friendly and fun. You'll learn out to make monster sandwiches and "poison" pot pie. There are also some recipes included at the end for no bake cookies and other fun things.
I like the series. It's fun to read and I like the humor and predicaments that come along. There are enough surprises to keep me entertained, but I'm sure it's perfect for younger readers as well.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from ABRAMS Kids, Amulet Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
This time around, he's seeking the special ingredient for soup. This leads him to a a whole bunch of giant spiders. When his pet pot, Pot, gets stolen, he meets someone who claims to be a princess, but she might not be all that she claims to be. Finally, when gubblins capture him, he has to cook his way out of the predicament.
Along with the exotic, weird recipes, there are some that are more kid friendly and fun. You'll learn out to make monster sandwiches and "poison" pot pie. There are also some recipes included at the end for no bake cookies and other fun things.
I like the series. It's fun to read and I like the humor and predicaments that come along. There are enough surprises to keep me entertained, but I'm sure it's perfect for younger readers as well.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from ABRAMS Kids, Amulet Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
October 9, 2018
I'm not sure I liked this one as much as the first volume, but it gets bonus points for Pot having its own wordless mini-adventure. I think a whole chapter of Pot having an adventure would be fun. And I'm left wondering how the actors fare, since Rutabaga never did manage to recover their masks for them.
I reread both volumes in this series recently because I was reminded of it by a roleplaying game. Though they remain enjoyable, the have a feeling of incompleteness to them; there really should be more volumes by now.
I reread both volumes in this series recently because I was reminded of it by a roleplaying game. Though they remain enjoyable, the have a feeling of incompleteness to them; there really should be more volumes by now.
September 7, 2016
In book 2, Rutabaga and Pot have even more adventures and problems. Full of humor, fun and adventure.
March 22, 2019
Just as great as the first! I can't wait for more.
June 11, 2019
Rutabaga is off to find exotic ingredients for his cooking, but he stumbles into some troubles in this one. Giant spiders, sneaky thieves, and gubblins are out to stymie his adventuring ways. Can his chef skills (and his friendly Pot) save him?
Rutabaga did a little bit of out of the frying pan into the fire exercises in this one. Of course, he gets out of scrapes in unconventional ways. I like that he isn't portrayed as having everything together. He's an amazing chef and a good friend, but he's got his flaws too. Several friends describe him as a little bit of a goof, and that seems to fit. He is sometimes so focused on ingredients and cooking opportunities he misses the big glaring warning signs that might as well be written in neon lights that say "Do NOT trust this person/thing." Unlike the first set of his adventures, most of the stuff he cooks up in this one are real dishes, though perhaps with a little something extra. (None of the recipes in the story are detailed enough to make something by following his lead, though. There are real recipes in the back of the book for some sweets related to the story.) A fun fantasy adventure. There are touches of spooky in this one in this first story and arachnophobes will want to skip that one. (I do feel like it lends a touch of legitimacy to Rutabaga's fantasy adventurer status though. To be a true fantasy adventurer you've got to face one nasty huge spider at some point.) Recommended to graphic novel fans, fantasy fans, and foodies.
Notes on content: There were 2-4 words that are borderline swearwords (considered swearing in some circles and not in others). No sexual content. Violence definitely threatened, but the worst injury is a spider bite.
Rutabaga did a little bit of out of the frying pan into the fire exercises in this one. Of course, he gets out of scrapes in unconventional ways. I like that he isn't portrayed as having everything together. He's an amazing chef and a good friend, but he's got his flaws too. Several friends describe him as a little bit of a goof, and that seems to fit. He is sometimes so focused on ingredients and cooking opportunities he misses the big glaring warning signs that might as well be written in neon lights that say "Do NOT trust this person/thing." Unlike the first set of his adventures, most of the stuff he cooks up in this one are real dishes, though perhaps with a little something extra. (None of the recipes in the story are detailed enough to make something by following his lead, though. There are real recipes in the back of the book for some sweets related to the story.) A fun fantasy adventure. There are touches of spooky in this one in this first story and arachnophobes will want to skip that one. (I do feel like it lends a touch of legitimacy to Rutabaga's fantasy adventurer status though. To be a true fantasy adventurer you've got to face one nasty huge spider at some point.) Recommended to graphic novel fans, fantasy fans, and foodies.
Notes on content: There were 2-4 words that are borderline swearwords (considered swearing in some circles and not in others). No sexual content. Violence definitely threatened, but the worst injury is a spider bite.
February 9, 2024
This is a cute book whose back cover I have become all too familiar with due to spending an inordinately long time de-stickering (ex-library copy)! So I'm much more aware that Ryan North sang this book's praises than I'm familiar with what happened in the book, haha.
It's book 2, but I don't think you NEED to read book 1 to understand what's going on! (I didn't!) It's about an adventuring chef who goes around looking for good foods to cook, like Toriko (though only slightly less absurd than Toriko, since most of the recipes in this book could be made or approximated with real ingredients). His fatal flaw is that he's too trusting and "a goof," but that just makes him charming... when he's not falling for a completely obvious scam, haha.
Recommended for young foodies! Experimenting with food is... OFTEN fun, anyway! :)
It's book 2, but I don't think you NEED to read book 1 to understand what's going on! (I didn't!) It's about an adventuring chef who goes around looking for good foods to cook, like Toriko (though only slightly less absurd than Toriko, since most of the recipes in this book could be made or approximated with real ingredients). His fatal flaw is that he's too trusting and "a goof," but that just makes him charming... when he's not falling for a completely obvious scam, haha.
Recommended for young foodies! Experimenting with food is... OFTEN fun, anyway! :)
July 5, 2020
Rutabaga is a funny, smart-ish, and a really goofy chef. He has a magical pot who is named Pot. He get into trouble with the Gubblin King. Of course he meets people who have horrible past with the Gubblin King. He befriends a old traveler who's uncle used to make a spider silk, which of course Rutabaga splits out. A spider king that seemed to be nice like for 2 pages, then starts chasing Rutabaga around. Saying "Lunch? Where are you lunch? You can't hide from me!" And lastly Rutabaga meets a play group who, after Rutabaga meets makes a play! Which was inspired by Rutabaga's cooking. (Who said the cooking could not inspiring?!!!!)
And then gets tricked by a robber. Well, Rutabaga is not very smart, so that would be really easy.
Then he tricks the Gubblin King, who's guard rudely farted in his sell. Which knocked out the princess and her own guards.
Now that is all so please comment about the things the you liked and disliked about Rutabaga.
See you soon Book worms!
And then gets tricked by a robber. Well, Rutabaga is not very smart, so that would be really easy.
Then he tricks the Gubblin King, who's guard rudely farted in his sell. Which knocked out the princess and her own guards.
Now that is all so please comment about the things the you liked and disliked about Rutabaga.
See you soon Book worms!
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December 29, 2021
Rutabaga's adventures continue as he hunts down an old soup recipe; meets a troupe of actors, helps them with writers block and then tries to restore their stolen propriety while inadvertently helping a thief break into the palace and steal the royal treasures; and lastly thwart a gubblin invasion with his culinary skills!
Rutabaga is such a randomly fun character and his adventures are similar (though they are woven together...) that it is delightful to follow him through a week of his life! I would like to have a rematch with Minus though...
Content notes: No language issues. No sensuality issues. Some brief fights with lots of various kinds of weapons, but everybody is usually okay at the end, though some critters make it into the stew pot and not out of combat unscathed (also spiders; lots of spiders).
January 13, 2022
The second course was as delicious as the first. Sad that there appears to be no third course. I guess the Gubblins fell asleep before it could be published. Speaking of the Gubblins, I kind of feel sorry for them at the end. They said the king had kicked them out of their bog (why? Is this a Lord Farquaad situation?) Their homelessness should have been resolved at the end. Give them their bog back and then they have no motive to take over the kingdom again. And then there's the acting troupe who were pretty much abandoned since we never got to see them get their stolen masks back. The last panel I remember seeing them on was when Rutabaga ran with Pot telling them he would return. Aside from those small details I really like everything about this graphic novel, from the art to the story, all very creative and fun.
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July 24, 2019
This is such a cute series!
The giant spider was a bit terrifying, even for the art, but otherwise this volume is enjoyable. The play within the story is entertaining and Rutabaga remains a lovable and compelling character.
The giant spider was a bit terrifying, even for the art, but otherwise this volume is enjoyable. The play within the story is entertaining and Rutabaga remains a lovable and compelling character.
August 15, 2019
Rutabaga's adventures continue and he discovers a plot that unveils mysteries from the first book and this second one. Most of the recipes are bunched at the end in this one. Still fun, but I kinda liked the first one better.
September 3, 2019
I had a feeling I was going to enjoy this one and I did (). I really enjoy the bright art style and the adventures seemed a bit more complicated in this one, which was nice. Still makes me want to re-read MONSTER ON THE HILL, though.
January 17, 2020
Even better than the first. Each chapter is a different story, but they tie together and wrap up the main conflict. There’s one character we don’t hear from again... I hope she shows up in the next book! Also, the pet pot is awesome.
January 27, 2021
Rutabaga the Adventure Chef is such a fun idea and a great series. I love Rutabaga's exaggerated reactions and he's just so loveable. The kids laughed along with me as we read through this wacky misadventure.
July 17, 2023
My kids and I discovered this at the library years ago, and we all still love it. Goofy food-loving chef with a sentient pot having adventures--what's not to love? Wish it could have many, many more books in the series.
June 7, 2017
More Rutabaga fun.
October 14, 2017
I love how he took down an entire gubblin army with his cooking! I look forward to reading Book 3 in this series.
February 5, 2018
Two thumbs up for book number two. More adventure! More gubblins! More mouthwatering food! Pot really steals the show in book 2. :) (Im)Patiently waiting for book 3.
April 4, 2018
Cute, but grosser than the first one. Eating spiders, blech!
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August 9, 2018
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January 4, 2019
Fun quick read. The first one was better.
January 28, 2020
So stinking cute! Love the incorporation of cooking food with adventure. I hope this series continues!
March 6, 2020
Still fun but did not get into this one as much as the first one. Still a good read though!
August 26, 2020
great
June 29, 2021
Still very cute but I liked the adventures in the first book just a bit better.
August 26, 2021
awsome wanting another.
September 17, 2021
I liked the first book but was disappointed by the sequel:
-less heart
-creepy
-gross
-less heart
-creepy
-gross
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