A magical setting filled with conveyor belts, chocolate jungles, and beehives makes it clear what the youngsters are attempting to save. The book’s subtle message of teamwork over greed and growth through friendship will resonate with readers and educators alike. The characters are intricate, flawed heroes with whom readers will identify. As each child’s story emerges, the mystery becomes one bit clearer, making this a real page-turner. Character development moves a lengthy story forward in smooth increments. 'Mass has crafted a solid mystery dipped in sweet candy-making details. – David Mallmann, Next Chapter Bookshop, Mequon, WI

Surprises are around every corner in this truly remarkable story that is sure to make you smile and say, 'Life is sweet!'' But all is not as it seems, as mysterious interconnections are soon revealed. 'Welcome to the 'Life is Sweet' Candy Factory where 'Some More S'mores' and 'High-Jumping Jelly Beans' are created and you can have chocolate pizza for lunch! Logan, Daisy, Miles, and Philip each have two days to invent their own candy creation for the Annual Candymaking Contest. The Candymakers is on The Winter 2010/2011 Kids' Indie Next List! The Candymakers is now in President Obama's White House Library!! This sweet, charming, and cleverly crafted story, told from each contestant's perspective, is filled with mystery, friendship, and juicy revelations. Or Philip, the suit-and-tie wearing boy who's always scribbling in a secret notebook? Miles, the boy who is allergic to merry-go-rounds and the color pink?ĭaisy, the cheerful girl who can lift a fifty-pound lump of taffy like it's a feather?

Logan, the Candymaker's son, who can detect the color of chocolate by touch alone? Who will invent a candy more delicious than the Oozing Crunchorama or the Neon Yellow Lightning Chew?

Winner of the 2011-2012 National Homeschool Book Award!!įour children have been chosen to compete in a national competition to create the world’s best new chocolate. Buy the Book: Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, Audible

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