The Candy Shop War

Written by Brandon Mull

Book #1 in the Candy Shop War series

A group of kids discover a mysterious candy shop and become entangled in a magical world of adventure and danger.

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368 pages· 96,128 words· Est. 13.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In a town where candy grants superpowers, four friends—Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon—are drawn into a magical conflict. As they navigate the Sweet Tooth Candy Shoppe's enchanted treats, they uncover a dangerous quest for a legendary treasure. With mysterious magicians vying for their allegiance, the kids must decide who to trust. Can they outsmart the forces of evil and secure the treasure before it's too late? The stakes are high, and the adventure is just beginning in this thrilling tale of magic and mystery.

From the publisher

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 &amp;amp; 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…

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