The Secret Ingredient

Join Ariana at the Treasure Chest – come and find the secret ingredient.

Ariana is excited for the food truck competition.
Her friends Hunter and Jake are confident their family will win the big prize. All they need is a standout dish.
Can they find what they need at the Treasure Chest?

The Secret Ingredient is the second book in the Ariana Treasure early reader series.

About the Author

Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern is an international award-winning author who adores exploring all the world has to offer! Her appreciation of travel and uniqueness of culture has been captured in the pages of her books. Jacqueline was the recipient of the ACT Writers Centre 2017 Anne Edgeworth Fellowship. Her books have been recognised for a number of awards within Australia and internationally, including winning the travel category of the 2020 American Book Excellence Awards and being shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards in 2017 and 2019. Jacqueline regularly contributes to a variety of online platforms and has appeared at several literary events, including the Canberra Writers Festival, the Goulburn Reader Writer Festival, and the NSW Kids & YA Festival. Jacqueline endeavours to encourage her readers to learn more about the world, supporting an empathetic and inclusive community. She holds a Masters in International Development and works in international affairs. Jacqueline is also committed to assisting aspiring creatives on their creative journey.

About the Illustrator

Karen Erasmus lives by the sea just south of Melbourne with her children and husband. The coastal environment and the vibrant countryside around her home provide inspiration for her illustrations. Karen’s lively home life often finds its way into her artwork; she loves to create artwork that brings stories to life. She has enjoyed illustrating over 20 picture books. Karen draws on an iPad carefully choosing colour palettes and textures. When she isn’t drawing Karen enjoys travelling, she has lived in many different parts of the world and was originally from the UK. She settled in Melbourne to raise her children and loves her adopted home country.