A review by lisawreading
The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull

4.0

My son and I were looking for a good follow-up to the Harry Potter series, and "The Candy Shop War" fit the bill. Don't be deceived by the cover -- The Candy Shop War is not all sweetness and light. When a new candy shop opens up in their small town, a group of ten-year-old friends is delighted, even more so when the kind owner shares her "special" candy with them. The magical candy treats come with a price tag, and as the price gets steeper, the kids wake up and realize there's more to the nice candy shop lady than meets the eye. This book is much darker than it would appear, and the bad guys -- yes, there are plenty of bad guys -- can be mightly ruthless. Full of plot twists to make your head spin, along with plenty of humor for the 4th/5th grade set, The Candy Shop War was a winner in my house.