36 pages 1 hour read

Wendy Mass

The Candymakers

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2010

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

The Candymakers by Wendy Mass follows four children—Logan, Miles, Daisy, and Philip—competing in a national candy-making competition hosted by the Life is Sweet factory, where they learn the importance of friendship and collaboration. Sensitive topics include child trauma, witnessing a drowning, and danger involving hot liquids.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Candymakers by Wendy Mass is widely praised for its engaging and imaginative storytelling, appealing to middle-grade readers. Readers enjoy the development of its multifaceted characters and the unexpected plot twists. However, some find the narrative slow at times and believe the book's length could be shorter. Overall, it is cherished for its charm and creativity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Candymakers?

An ideal reader for Wendy Mass’s The Candymakers is a middle-grade enthusiast who enjoys whimsical, adventure-filled stories with heartfelt lessons. Fans of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and E.L. Konigsburg’s From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler will appreciate its mystery, creativity, and diverse character perspectives.

RecommendedReading Age

8-12years

Lexile Level

740L

Book Details

Genre

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Children's Literature

Realistic Fiction

Topics

Food

Themes

Life/Time: Childhood & Youth

Emotions/Behavior: Revenge

Relationships: Fathers