The Candymakers by Wendy Mass

The Candymakers

The Candymakers #1

Wendy Mass

480 pages • first pub 2010 (view editions)

fiction middle grade mystery mysterious fast-paced
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The Candymakers is ideal for middle-grade readers who enjoy mysterious, fast-paced stories about friendship and uncovering secrets through clever, multi-perspective storytelling.

Description

In the town of Spring Haven, four children have been selected to compete in the national candymaking contest of a lifetime. Who will make a candy more delicious than the Oozing Crunchorama or the Neon Yellow Lightning Chew? Logan, the candymaker's...

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Community Reviews

4.21
based on 2,667 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 74%

adventurous: 70%

funny: 61%

mysterious: 52%

hopeful: 35%

inspiring: 22%

emotional: 21%

relaxing: 11%

reflective: 4%

tense: 4%

challenging: 2%

dark: 1%

informative: 1%

Pace

29% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

89% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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