The Candymakers

Four children have been chosen to compete in a national competition to find the tastiest confection in the country. Who will invent a candy more delicious than the Oozing Crunchorama or the Neon Lightning Chew?

Logan, the Candymaker's son, who can detect the color of chocolate by touch alone?

Miles, the boy who is allergic to merry-go-rounds and the color pink?

Daisy, the cheerful girl who can lift a fifty-pound lump of taffy like it's a feather?

Or Philip, the suit-and-tie wearing boy who's always scribbling in a secret notebook?

This sweet, charming, and cleverly crafted story, told from each contestant's perspective, is filled with mystery, friendship, and juicy revelations.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/05/2010
ISBN: 9780316002585
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.30w x 1.60d
Award: Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award - Nominee
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Massachusetts Children's Book Award - Honor Book
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Nutmeg Book Award - Nominee
Award: Golden Sower Award - Nominee
Award: Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Winner

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2010
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2010 pg. 95
School Library Journal 11/01/2010 pg. 122
Booklist 11/15/2010 pg. 46
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2010
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 77

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 140165 / Candymakers
Reading Level: 5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 15