![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() At 419 pages, it isn’t for the faint of heart. I’d classify The Candy Shop War as definite middle grade, appropriate for ages 8+, but it’s lengthy. Who can they trust? And how can they stop her? And the school’s three worst bullies have replaced them as her errand runners. But by now nearly every adult in town is addicted to her behavior-modifying fudge. But the candy’s just so cool!Įventually, they learn the truth about the candy maker. White offers them magical candy that causes some awesome physical abilities, but the errands get weirder-robbing the museum, robbing a grave, wiping someone’s memory permanently. The kids befriend the owner of the town’s new sweet shop and do errands for free candy. Little do they know, all three skills would soon be put to use. Nate isn’t thrilled about moving to a new neighborhood, but he quickly makes friends with Summer, Trevor, and Pidgeon, who will all be starting fifth grade with him, and is accepted into their detective/treasure-hunting/trespassing club. The only downside? I was craving Milk Duds all week. ![]()
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