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The Candymakers (The Candymakers, #1)

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Fantasy Young Adult Fiction

by Wendy Mass

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4.31 (15.8K ratings)
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description 453 pages

The Candymakers by Wendy Mass holds a highly rated rating of 4.31 out of 5, based on 15.8K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 453 pages.

About 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.

Detail Value
Author Wendy Mass
Published 2010
Pages 453
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction
Average Rating 4.31 / 5.00
Total Ratings 15,780

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.3
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15.8K ratings
With a rating of 4.31, The Candymakers is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.31
This Book
3.95
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Candymakers?

The Candymakers is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Candymakers worth reading?

Based on 15.8K reader ratings, The Candymakers has an average score of 4.31 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Candymakers?

The Candymakers has 453 pages.

Who wrote The Candymakers?

The Candymakers was written by Wendy Mass. It was first published in 2010.

What is the ISBN for The Candymakers?

The ISBN-13 for The Candymakers is 9780316002580.0.

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