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Series
The candymakers volume 1
Language
English
Description
When four twelve-year-olds, including Logan, who has grown up never leaving his parents' Life Is Sweet candy factory, compete in the Confectionary Association's annual contest, they unexpectedly become friends and uncover secrets about themselves during the process.
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Series
Language
English
Description
"When your mother is an astrologist and your dad is a minister, you learn to keep an open mind. Which is just what Mac loves to do--exercise her mind by puzzling out fictional clues in the mystery novels she reads and discusses with her Cozy Capers Book Group. But now Mac's friend Gin has found herself in a sticky situation. After wealthy genealogist Beverly Ruchart is found dead outside Gin's taffy shop, the candy maker becomes a person of interest....
Author
Series
Trouble at table 5 volume 1
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Molly gets things stuck in her head sometimes. When she sees a jar of candy on Principal Shelton's desk, she absolutely needs to know how many candies are in that jar! Luckily, her two best friends, Simon and Rosie, are ready to help her find the answer--even if it means detention for all of them!"--
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Series
Stick Dog volume 7
Language
English
Description
Stick Dog and the gang are on their usual hunt for food, but there is something unusual going on. Little humans are dressed up as creepy witches and spooky ghosts, all carrying big orange buckets! Their search leads them to something unexpected and delicious and sweet -- candy! Once they get a taste, they will stop at nothing to get more. The gang will have to avoid terrifying witches and even escape a creepy haunted house! Will Stick Dog's smarts,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
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"Caring for her recently widowed grandmother, Bailey King plans to honor her grandfather's memory by entering the annual Amish Confectionery Competition in Harvest, Ohio. When a candy maker from a neighboring town who wanted Englischer Bailey disqualified for being an outsider dies from an allergy to an essential licorice ingredient, Bailey becomes a suspect"--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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"Nora loves spending summers with Lola at her sari-sari store, a treasure trove filled with everything you could need, from hair accessories to toys, creamy yema to sour tamarind candy. And this year, Nora is big enough to help her grandmother. But when a heat wave strikes and no one comes to the store, Nora worries that she won't get to spend the rest of the summer with her lola -- until she gets a sweet idea. After all, the mangoes on the tree outside...
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Language
English
Description
"Sophomore Kalvin Shmelton has finally perfected his underground candy-selling hustle at school. He keeps his prices reasonable, his inventory fresh, and himself out of the drama. But when a heartbroken Sterling Glistern, Kal's longtime crush, barges into the storage closet where he keeps his candy supply, a new source of income unexpectedly presents itself: relationship therapist. He only meant to help Sterling realize she's dating a jerk, and maybe...
10) The candy mafia
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Language
English
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Growing up in a city where candy is illegal and sugar is scandalous, 12-year-old detective Nelle Faulker takes the case of a candy gangster's missing teddy bear before her client's own disappearance leads Nelle to a shady underworld of sweets smuggling, back-alley deals and storefront firebombs.
13) Trick or treat?
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
A child has a wonderful time collecting treats from the wacky neighbors until Magic Merlin decides that a trick would be more fun.
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
"Oliver finds the perfect lollipop on his birthday trip to the zoo, and it's all he can think about ... No point roaring at the lions with his brother or engaging with any of the animals ... But when one particular zoo animal threatens to ruin the fun, Oliver learns that there's plenty more to see than the candy he'd been coveting. And sharing the day--and his sweets--with his brother might just be the most special treat of all
16) Gooey goblins
Author
Series
Candy fairies volume Halloween special
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
The five Candy Fairies travel to Sugar Cove to investigate whether goblins are responsible for melting the candy in the Sugar Valley.
17) The coconut clue
Author
Series
Candy fairies volume 17
Publisher
Aladdin Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Raina the gummy fairy finds a lagoon on the far side of Gummy Forest that has tropical flavors, but when the fairies begin to harvest these flavors for gummies, they find ancient artifacts.
18) Magic candies
Author
Publisher
Amazon Crossing Kids
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
A young boy discovers that hard candies will provide him with magical powers.
Author
Series
Nancy Drew clue book volume 7
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
When Nadine's Candy Kingdom amusement park wrist band goes missing, eight-year-old Nancy Drew and her friends investigate the mystery.
Author
Publisher
HarperFestival
Pub. Date
©2002
Language
English
Description
Owen is joyous when he receives a marshmallow chick as part of an Easter basket. Decked out in his purple plaid Easter finery, this boy mouse spends a giddy day playing with his sugary new pal. And does he succumb to tasty temptation? How dare you even think such a thing!
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