In this charming and cleverly crafted story, awardwinning author wendy mass cooks up a delectable concoction of mystery, friendship, and juicy revelations. The candymakers is just the kind of book i wish my school libraries had been full of. He lives at the life is sweet candy factory with his parents. This book is about four characters that are in a contest to become one of the greatest candy makers of all time.
Reading listsbook listsbook suggestionswhat to readchildrens. Logan logan is the candy makers son, the person who won the contest before. Being the son of the candy maker, and both the son and grandson of the champions of the past winners, logan feels for then a little bit pressured. Philip ransford iii is one of the four main characters from wendy mass s awardwinning novel. I mentioned the candymakers by wendy mass in last weeks post, but this book is fantastic enough that it needs its own post. Book report form the candymakers book report form pdf file customize the the candymakers book report. Wendy mass born april 22, 1967 is an author of young adult novels and childrens books her 2003 novel, a mangoshaped space won the american library association ala schneider family book award for middle school in 2004. Then you live there for a while, instead of, you know, living here. The candy makers takes place in a candy factory, four kids compete for the chance to take over the factory and have their candy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the candymakers.
Miles, the boy allergic to rowboats and the color pink. May 23, 2014 our first book discussion for the bibliovores class was on the candymakers by wendy mass. I absolutely love how wendy mass tells the story from 4 different perspectives. Logan, the candymakers son, who can detect the color of chocolate by. Logan, the candymakers son, who can detect the color of chocolate by feel alone. The candymakers by wendy mass compass book ratings. Philip invents the harmonicandy, which is made of honey and plays notes like a harmonica. Logan, and miles, this will be the start of an epic adventure. Some people have scars on the inside and other peoples are on the outside.
Then all the candies are collected and a winner is chosen. She is a fabulous author, and i am very excited for the candy maker sequel. Youve been chosen to compete in the new candy contest. The paperback version of wendy mass book, the candymakers, is 480 pages. Fiction four children have been chosen to compete in a national competition to find the tastiest confection in the country. Hundreds of twelveyearolds enter the national junior candy making contest and are assigned one of the participating factories. Wendy lives in new jersey with her husband and their twins.
The candymakers quiz wendy mass this study guide consists of approximately 41 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the candymakers. Shes my favorite author and i have read almost all of her books. This book offers a reality that many books dont offer. It is amazing what you dont see on the outside or at least what you perceive of others from the outside. Free the candymakers study unit worksheets for teachers to print. See the complete the candymakers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Mass s novel jeremy fink and the meaning of life was adapted into a feature. Well, if you enjoy life while you have it, then it doesnt matter how long you have it for.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This book is long but the content is really age appropriate and the story is so good that it makes it a fast read. Although it was philip who officially won the contest the candymakers, 2010 with his combination instrumentchocolate bar, logan, miles, daisy, and. Logan logan is the candy maker s son, the person who won the contest before. This is the news that four twelveyear olds, daisy, logan, philip, and miles have just gotten. The beginning of this book is retold 4 different times, each for one of the characters perspectives. Voting with the papers allows shy students to stay anonymous yet. This book is filled with mysteries, secrets, and of course candy making. Set in a candy factory as tantalizingly fragrant as willy wonkas, this halfmystery, halfjigsawpuzzle novel is a mildmannered cousin to the westing game and when you reach me. Created by little, brown books for young readers watch the video share. This book is about four characters that are in a contest to become one of the greatest candy.
Oct 05, 2010 set in a candy factory as tantalizingly fragrant as willy wonkas, this halfmystery, halfjigsawpuzzle novel is a mildmannered cousin to the westing game and when you reach me. See the progress your students make while they are reading. Wendy mass won the ala schneider family book award for her first young readers novel, a mangoshaped space, about a girl with the fascinating condition synesthesia. The candymakers and the great chocolate chase by wendy. Logan, miles, daisy and phillip are finally 12, old enough to enter the candy making competition, something theyve been waiting to enter for a long time. The candymakers and the great chocolate chase by wendy mass. Readers will learn a lot from watching these characters develop and mature. You may finish this book and want to head straight for the candy store i know i did. The candymakers by wendy mass the candymaker summary four kids are chosen to enter in the logan, miles, daisy, and philip have been picked, along with 28 other kids from around the country, to enter annual candy contest. I usually read them at least 4 times over and over. This is my first book by wendy mass and wow, did it get me right in the feels. Oct 03, 2011 buy the paperback book the candymakers by wendy mass at indigo.
Oct 05, 2010 wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. Because we read about the adventures from each childs prospective, the book is almost 550 pages. This is the life of eleven year old logan sweet in the candy makers, by wendy mass. What i most loved about this book is the rising action leading up to the climax. This book shows that all of us have scars on the inside and some of us have them on the outside and if they are on the outside of it. Free the candymakers worksheets and literature unit for. Wendy mass won the schneider family book award for her first young readers novel, a mangoshaped space, about a girl with the fascinating condition synesthesia. The four kids will be making their candies at his factories. Logan, miles, daisy, and philip have been picked, along with 28 other kids from around the country, to. Winner of the 20112012 national homeschool book award four children have been chosen to compete in a national competition to create the worlds best new chocolate. Who will invent a candy more delicious than the oozing crunchorama or the neon lightning chew. The candymakers, written by wendy mass, is an exciting book that you are guaranteed to enjoy.
If you liked the candymakers by wendy mass you might enjoy one. The candymakers is a young adult mystery novel by wendy mass which follows the efforts of logan, daisy, miles, and philip at a candy factory to create the perfect candy and win a contest, and to avert the theft of a secret ingredient. Book overview the highlyanticipated sequel to the new york times bestselling novel the candymakers by beloved author wendy mass it has been a few months since the nationwide new candy contest, and logan, miles, philip, and daisy have returned to their regular lives. This is going to be our first book in the book box.
Logan lives in the confection plant with his parents, who own it. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Logan sweet is one of the four protagonists from the novel the candymakers by wendy mass. Listen to candymakers and the great chocolate chase by wendy. The one problem i saw with the book is the intimidating size. In jeremy fink and the meaning of life, a boy embarks on a lifechanging journey. The candymakers is a well written book by wendy mass. Aug 02, 2016 listen to candymakers and the great chocolate chase audiobook by wendy mass. Miles, the boy who is allergic to merrygorounds and the color pink. It has been a few months since the nationwide new candy contest, and logan, miles, philip, and daisy have returned to their regular lives. Although it was philip who officially won the contest the candymakers, 2010 with his combination instrumentchocolate bar, logan, miles, daisy, and philip are secretly a team. In every soul a star, three very different kids are brought together by a solar eclipse.
The candymakers by wendy mass is about four children and their adventures in preparation for a candy contest. The candy makers takes place in a candy factory, four kids compete for the chance to take over the factory and have their candy be sold all over the world. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. This book, the candymakers by wendy mass, looks like a lot of fun. In the book 11 birthdays by wendy mass the two main characters amanda and leo get into a fight.
Book description 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 yellow lightning chew. Welcome to the official the candymakers movie page. The highlyanticipated sequel to the new york times bestselling novel the candymakers by beloved author wendy mass. If you liked the candymakers by wendy mass you might enjoy one of these. After i read the book i thought this was one of the best book ever. It offers mystery, friendship, integrity, and candy. The candymakers by wendy mass is about four kids named logan, philip, daisy and miles who are in a candy making competition. The annual candy competition is coming up, and to phillip, daisy, logan, and miles, this will be the start of an epic adventure. Logan, the candymakers son, who can detect the color of chocolate by touch. Mystery lovers, ages 812 especially voracious readers well, if you enjoy life while you have it, then it doesnt matter how long. This is based off of the book that wendy mass has created. Four children simultaneously solve a mystery and learn about teamwork in this sweet, chocolatey mystery.
Interview with wendy mass created by cotsen childrens library. Jun 09, 20 the candymakers by wendy mass congrats future candy makers. The basic premise of the candymakers is that four children are meeting at a candy factory as part of a nationwide candy making contest. All wendy mass books are fantastic but the candymakers is probably my favorite my mom read this book to me and my siblings when we were fairly little. The highlyanticipated sequel to the new york times bestselling novel the candymakers by beloved author wendy mass it has been a few months since the nationwide new candy contest, and logan, miles, philip, and daisy have returned to their regular lives. The candymakers and the great chocolate chase by wendy mass duration. The candymakers is a wonderful book full of adventure, misjudgement hiden identitiys and delicious candy of every size shape and colour. The book ends with philip winning the candy making competition and saving the factory. Logan, miles, phillip and daisy are all assigned to life is sweet candy.
There is a sequel to this book called the candy makers and the great chocolate chase. In the book candy makers logans last name is sweet logan sweet. Logan, the candymakers son, who can detect the color of chocolate by touch alone. Reactions pass out small papers and let students write one of the following on the paper.
The candymakers by wendy mass hardcover book the parent store. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Logan, miles, daisy, and philip have been picked, along with 28 other kids from around the country, to enter annual candy contest. The candymakers 2010 read online free book by wendy. Oct 05, 2010 the candymakers ebook written by wendy mass. Children are given free rein at candy factories across the country and have several days to develop a new candy. This book is told in the perspective of four children. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Start studying the candymakers and the great chocolate chase written by wendy mass. The story reveals that one should always be willing to make new friends. Mystery lovers, ages 812 especially voracious readers well, if you enjoy life while you have it, then it doesnt matter how long you have it for. We learned a ton about the process of making candy, but the best thing about this book was that it is actually a mystery. Aug 29, 2017 the highlyanticipated sequel to the new york times bestselling novel the candymakers by beloved author wendy mass it has been a few months since the nationwide new candy contest, and logan, miles, philip, and daisy have returned to their regular lives.