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apochemu's review against another edition
2.0
This book had potential but I don't think it delivered. I liked the premise, kids eating magical candy to solve a mystery, but most of it was pretty boring. The characters were really flat with not much development throughout the story and they were all so similar. The dialogue was blah and his descriptions were unimaginative and stereotypical. I did like the plot twist at the end though which helped.
michellehenriereads's review against another edition
4.0
I had no idea how much I would like this book. We've all heard the adage not to take candy from strangers. Another saying we all know is to never judge a book by its cover. Mull provides compelling reasons to follow such sage advice.
Mrs. White, a sweet grandmotherly figure who makes candy. Who could be more trustworthy? Surely not...
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Best of reading to you,
Michelle
Mrs. White, a sweet grandmotherly figure who makes candy. Who could be more trustworthy? Surely not...
To read the full review go to www.talesuntangled.wordpress.com
I've also included a list of some of my favorite books for a tween/young teen audience.
Best of reading to you,
Michelle
gma2at's review against another edition
Stopped by chapter 4. I felt it was poorly written, the kids too easily swayed, and significant racial insensitivity. Giving white kids candy to change their race so they won't get caught? A girl realizing she changed to Chinese by feeling her eyes?
lisawreading's review against another edition
4.0
My son and I were looking for a good follow-up to the Harry Potter series, and "The Candy Shop War" fit the bill. Don't be deceived by the cover -- The Candy Shop War is not all sweetness and light. When a new candy shop opens up in their small town, a group of ten-year-old friends is delighted, even more so when the kind owner shares her "special" candy with them. The magical candy treats come with a price tag, and as the price gets steeper, the kids wake up and realize there's more to the nice candy shop lady than meets the eye. This book is much darker than it would appear, and the bad guys -- yes, there are plenty of bad guys -- can be mightly ruthless. Full of plot twists to make your head spin, along with plenty of humor for the 4th/5th grade set, The Candy Shop War was a winner in my house.
christieb123's review against another edition
4.0
We read this aloud to our children and along with being fun, it brought up some really good discussions with our children about bullying, choosing the right, etc.
sqeeker's review against another edition
2.0
This is a clever and fun book, but there were a few things I didn't like about it.
Plot: The whole idea of candy that gives you different abilities was awesome! I really loved learning about the different candies. I the story was well done, and there really wasn't dull moment. The ending reminded me of The Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowley.
Characters: I don't really like Brandon Mull's portrayal of children. I don't think he captures them right. It isn't really believable that 10 year olds could do all this. In some parts they acted their age, but overall, it really isn't how 10 year olds act and think. I liked the characters, but I thought their could have been less of them. A few of the kids could have been combined, and it would have made better characters.
The book was fun and inventive, but I just didn't connect or feel for the characters. I had the same problem with the kids in Fablehaven.
Plot: The whole idea of candy that gives you different abilities was awesome! I really loved learning about the different candies. I the story was well done, and there really wasn't dull moment. The ending reminded me of The Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowley.
Characters: I don't really like Brandon Mull's portrayal of children. I don't think he captures them right. It isn't really believable that 10 year olds could do all this. In some parts they acted their age, but overall, it really isn't how 10 year olds act and think. I liked the characters, but I thought their could have been less of them. A few of the kids could have been combined, and it would have made better characters.
The book was fun and inventive, but I just didn't connect or feel for the characters. I had the same problem with the kids in Fablehaven.
lemonpudge's review against another edition
4.0
I like Brandon Mull and this did not disappoint. I am excited to read the next one. Though the last thing I need in my life is another series. Ha!
litwitchcore's review against another edition
4.0
Four friends, fighting the boredom of summer, discover Mrs. White's candy shoppe, where the candy is both unusual and magic. In order to get free candy they begin doing favors for her, before discovering their favors might be on the illegal side, they begin to question their friendship with the mysterious Mrs. White.
This book was super unique. One of the most interesting solo novels I've read in a while. It was a journey with young, semi 2 dimensional characters, however the intersting and fascinatingly detailed more than make up for it. Brandon Mull does it again by interweaving deep morals into a childrens novels. Such a good read.
This book was super unique. One of the most interesting solo novels I've read in a while. It was a journey with young, semi 2 dimensional characters, however the intersting and fascinatingly detailed more than make up for it. Brandon Mull does it again by interweaving deep morals into a childrens novels. Such a good read.