A new ice cream and candy shop has opened in town and
four friends—Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon—are naturally interested in the establishment.
After several visits, the owner, Mrs. White, decides to share with them some special
candy she keeps in the back. This candy gives the children magical powers, such
as the ability to defy gravity or be unbreakable. But to earn this candy, Mrs.
White enlists the children into doing some strange tasks, such as steal certain
items around town. The children begin to question Mrs. White and her motives and break their deal with her. As soon as they end their commitment with Mrs. White, the children get mixed up in a magicians’ war.
Only with their clever use of the magical candy can they help end it.
Mull has created an
enchanting and tantalizing read with The Candy Shop War. The four friends grow
and progress realistically as they see the deception through the sweets.
Instead of letting go of the problems they created, they take responsibility
for their actions—even to the point of sacrificing themselves to make things
right. Few books today showcase this honest progression from innocence to
maturity. Mull does it splendidly while adding immense suspense and drive to
the story. This book can be a helpful resource to teachers, librarians, and
parents as they use the reading guide at the end to spark conversation and
lesson plans about the book. The second book is called Arcade Catastrophe.
(Full review found on The Children's Book and Play Review: https://ojs.lib.byu.edu/spc/index.php/CBPR/article/view/19130/17824)
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