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Magical candy that gives kids superpowers? Sweet! The possibility of evil overtaking the world? Not so tasty. And so begins The Candy Shop War, a trilogy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Beyonders and Fablehaven series. Welcome to the Sweet Tooth Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, where the confections are a bit on the…unusual side. In this start to the series, four young friends—Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon—meet the grandmotherly Mrs. White, owner of the Sweet Tooth, and soon learn about the magical side effects of her candies: Rock candy that makes you weightless. Jawbreakers that make you unbreakable. Chocolate balls that make you a master of disguise. In addition, the ice cream truck driver, Mr. Stott, has arrived with a few enchanted sweets of his own. But what about the mysterious man in the dark overcoat and fedora hat? And why are all these “magicians” trying to recruit Nate and his friends? Who can they trust? The mystery deepens and the danger unfolds as the four of them discover that the magical strangers have all come to town in search of a legendary, hidden treasure—one that could be used for great evil if it fell into the wrong hands. The kids, now in over their heads, must try to retrieve the treasure first. And so, the war begins…
Four young friends discover that magical candy grants superpowers, but a hidden treasure sought by dangerous individuals threatens their town. Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon are drawn into a world of enchanted sweets by Mrs. White, the owner of the Sweet Tooth Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe. They learn that certain candies bestow extraordinary abilities, such as weightlessness, invulnerability, and mastery of disguise. However, their newfound wonder turns to apprehension as mysterious figures, including a man in a dark coat and fedora, vie for their allegiance and seek a legendary treasure that could be used for great evil, forcing the children to race against time to secure it first.
This series opener is characterized by its imaginative premise, blending the allure of magical sweets with high-stakes adventure. The narrative sets up a classic conflict between good and evil, centered on a group of young protagonists thrust into a dangerous quest. The pacing is designed to build suspense as the children uncover the secrets of the candy shop and the true nature of the treasure they seek. The story promises a thrilling ride for young readers, exploring themes of bravery and the consequences of power.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2014-06-10
Publisher:
Simon and Schuster
ISBN-10:
1481411195
ISBN-13:
9781481411196
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