I've seen this book floating around my school for a while now. And then one of my best friends--a 3rd grade teacher himself--gave it a strong recommendation. So last weekend I bit the bullet and cracked the cover. AND LOVED IT! The Candy Shop War is a fun, creative addition to the fantasy genre...even as the genre seems to be getting a bit out of hand or even overdone.
The Candy Shop War takes place in a nondescript Anywhere USA. Four elementary-aged friends stop by the new candy store in town and are recruited by the owner, Belinda White, to go on a variety of errands on her behalf. The errands start out normal but become increasingly bizarre each time. In exchange for their efforts, she rewards them with magic candy that allows them to become weightless, become unbreakable...etc. Pretty awesome stuff. The kids begin to get suspicious though, and they soon find themselves caught up in a mixed up magical war with consequences more severe than they imagined.
The book is a funny, quick read that will capture your imagination instantly. Obviously written for the young adult audience, I think all ages can enjoy this book. The "unexpected" twists and turns never feel formulaic and you will never predict the ending...which is a good thing in books like this.
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