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The Candymakers follows four twelve‑year‑old competitors, one of whom—Logan—has grown up within his parents' Life Is Sweet candy factory. As they vie for the Confectionary Association's coveted annual contest, the girls and boy blend shared ambition with budding camaraderie. Through the frolic and rivalry of the confectionery competition, they uncover revealing truths about themselves, forging strong friendships amid sweet adventures.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Wendy Mass
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