Recipe for Adventure books in order

Recipe for Adventure is a children's book series by Giada De Laurentiis following kids on food-themed adventures in cities around the world. The eight-book series was published between 2013 and 2016.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Naples! 2013 Giada De Laurentiis Buy
2 Paris! 2013 Giada De Laurentiis Buy
3 Hong Kong! 2014 Giada De Laurentiis Buy
4 New Orleans! 2014 Giada De Laurentiis Buy
5 Rio de Janeiro! 2015 Giada De Laurentiis Buy
6 Hawaii! 2015 Giada De Laurentiis Buy
7 Miami! 2015 Giada De Laurentiis Buy
8 Philadelphia! 2016 Giada De Laurentiis Buy

The Recipe for Adventure series by Giada De Laurentiis takes young readers on trips to some of the world’s most famous food cities. Starting with Naples! and Paris! in 2013, the series follows children who travel to places like Hong Kong, New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, Hawaii, Miami, and Philadelphia, experiencing each city’s food culture along the way.

Each book combines a kid-friendly adventure story with real information about the food and culture of the featured city. De Laurentiis draws on her background as a professional chef to make the food descriptions authentic and appealing. The series encourages young readers to be curious about different cuisines and cultures, and several of the books include simple recipes that families can try at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Recipe for Adventure series?

There are eight books in the Recipe for Adventure series, published between 2013 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Recipe for Adventure series?

The first book in the Recipe for Adventure series is Naples!, published in 2013.

What age group is the Recipe for Adventure series for?

The Recipe for Adventure series is aimed at middle-grade readers, roughly ages 7 to 10. Each book takes young characters to a different city where they discover local foods and go on exciting adventures.

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