49 pages • 1 hour read
Brandon MullThe Candy Shop War
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull follows ten-year-old Nate, who moves to Colson, California, and befriends Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon. They become captivated by Mrs. White's candy shop, where magical sweets grant them temporary superpowers. As they complete increasingly dangerous tasks for her, they encounter rival magicians and dark forces threatening their town, embarking on a quest to prevent these dangers and restore peace.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull has been positively received for its imaginative and adventurous plot, captivating younger readers with magical elements and engaging characters. Critics highlight the book's intriguing premise involving magical candy but note that it sometimes relies on familiar tropes and lacks depth in character development.
Who Should Read The Candy Shop War?
Readers who enjoy fast-paced fantasy adventures with elements of magic and mystery will relish The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull. Fans of Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl will particularly appreciate the novel's inventive plot, young protagonists, and whimsical, yet thrilling, escapades.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
750LBook Details
Fantasy
Action / Adventure
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Life/Time: Childhood & Youth
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt