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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
Read to my daughters. Generally quite good and taught them a bit about unreliable narrators, but I hated how all three of the boy characters commented on the girl character's beauty. Otherwise a fun read.
*4.5
This book was so... SWEETđźŤ!!! (See what I did there??)
What a fun, enjoyable, and imaginative middle grades novel. This was my first time really diving I got his novel since I was a middle grades reader, and let me tell you it did not disappoint. Wendy Mass’ story telling is absolutely fantastic. This book was so unique and I loved how she gave the perspective of each of the four kids, from the very beginning. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book quite like it.
I love each of the characters dearly and I loved how drastically different they are from each other, but how clear it is that they are mean to be friends. The overall story and detailed setting is what really made me enjoy this book. The reason I took half a point off is at times, it was a little slow and redundant. By the last perspective, I was a little bored because I’d already read that scene 3 times before. Also, it was hard to really relate to any of the characters as I’m and adult, so it was hard to connect entirely to the story.
Overall, I really enjoyed this. If you have a sweet tooth, or want an easy and dare I say “delicious” read, definitely give this one a try! 🍫
This book was so... SWEETđźŤ!!! (See what I did there??)
What a fun, enjoyable, and imaginative middle grades novel. This was my first time really diving I got his novel since I was a middle grades reader, and let me tell you it did not disappoint. Wendy Mass’ story telling is absolutely fantastic. This book was so unique and I loved how she gave the perspective of each of the four kids, from the very beginning. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book quite like it.
I love each of the characters dearly and I loved how drastically different they are from each other, but how clear it is that they are mean to be friends. The overall story and detailed setting is what really made me enjoy this book. The reason I took half a point off is at times, it was a little slow and redundant. By the last perspective, I was a little bored because I’d already read that scene 3 times before. Also, it was hard to really relate to any of the characters as I’m and adult, so it was hard to connect entirely to the story.
Overall, I really enjoyed this. If you have a sweet tooth, or want an easy and dare I say “delicious” read, definitely give this one a try! 🍫
I found this book to be slow moving. I thought the characters were boring, the plot predictable, and the story uninteresting.
I loved how the mystery unfolded from different perspectives and the many positive messages about forgiveness, acceptance (both of yourself and others), honesty and so much more. Lovely book.
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
This took some time for me to read because I was so busy. I think if I had been able to sit down and read it all at once I would have enjoyed it better. It was a fun story, with a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory vibe.
Meet Miles, Daisy, Phillip, and Logan. They are the four lucky twelve-year-olds chosen to compete in a contest of sugary goodness. At the end of a large factory tour, all candidates have to submit a brand new confection they invented themselves and the winning selection will be mass-produced for the whole world to enjoy! Logan has a leg up, being the head Candymakers son. But even though he can tell when the honeybees in the Life is Sweet factory are happy or depressed, he is not quite sure he wants to take over his Dad's business. And there's something a little bitter tasting about the other three kids, too. One thing's for sure, this contest if going to be a whirlwind ride!
Kids will be quick to compare this book to the Johnny Depp re-make of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but that may work in this book's favor. Most importantly, it will get them to pick the book up and start reading, diving into the mouth-watering concoctions of the Life is Sweet factory. From there, it doesn't take long for Wendy Mass to branch out and make this story completely her own. I thought some aspects seemed a little far-fetched (especially when it comes to Daisy's backstory) but middle grade readers will eat up the fantasy. Not to mention all of the whimsical junk food possibilities! Mass made a good choice in deciding to switch between the character's voices, as it was what really kept the book moving along. Staying on any one kid for too long began to get stale. Plus, the mystery grew exponentially each time the read learns what someone else was doing at the same moment as another. A clever and cute book! Also a good one for parents to read out loud to younger kids before bed at night.
Kids will be quick to compare this book to the Johnny Depp re-make of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but that may work in this book's favor. Most importantly, it will get them to pick the book up and start reading, diving into the mouth-watering concoctions of the Life is Sweet factory. From there, it doesn't take long for Wendy Mass to branch out and make this story completely her own. I thought some aspects seemed a little far-fetched (especially when it comes to Daisy's backstory) but middle grade readers will eat up the fantasy. Not to mention all of the whimsical junk food possibilities! Mass made a good choice in deciding to switch between the character's voices, as it was what really kept the book moving along. Staying on any one kid for too long began to get stale. Plus, the mystery grew exponentially each time the read learns what someone else was doing at the same moment as another. A clever and cute book! Also a good one for parents to read out loud to younger kids before bed at night.
I read this after seeing the title recommended in another book. Maybe its target readership is children, but it's a well-written story with compelling characters. Why not go ahead and read the excellent children's and young adult books that have been written since you aged up?