The Candy Shop War By: Brandon Mull (Shadow Mountain (2007)) Mary- Elizabeth Whalum
Introduction Setting: Colson, Present time. Protagonist: Nate Antagonist: Mrs. White
Introduction (continued) Nate just moved to Colson from California. The kids are about 10 or 11 years old. Meets some kids on his street, Pigeon, Summer, and Trevor, they become friends. All of them meet Mrs. White.
Protagonist/ Antagonist Protagonist: Nate 10 years old, short, Caucasian, blonde hair Antagonist: Mrs. White Middle aged woman, white hair, Caucasian, owns a candy shop, makes magic candy
Conflict Mrs. White is looking for a treasure. Nate, Pigeon, Summer, Trevor, and Mrs. White are involved. Nate goes to the past, present, and a possible future in order to try and change the future.
Minor Characters Pigeon: Nate’s friend that helps him with Mrs. White Summer: Nate’s friend that helps him with Mrs. White Trevor: Nate’s friend that helps him with Mrs. White John Dart: Magician Police that is trying to stop them from getting the treasure, teams up with Nate and his friends.
Minor Characters (continued) Sebastian Stott: a magician trying to get to the treasure, also an icecream man, Nate and his friends help him
Critic Reviews Carma Dutra said that she liked the book and that it will make children’s imagination go up a notch. She said that children should read this book because it is interesting. ?The-Candy-Shop-War--- A-Book- Review&id= ?The-Candy-Shop-War--- A-Book- Review&id= ?The-Candy-Shop-War--- A-Book- Review&id=
Critic Reviews (continued) Kirkus said that he liked the book and that it was a very interesting book. He thinks that it is as “delicious” as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. ws.com/book- reviews/brandon- mull/the-candy-shop- war/ ws.com/book- reviews/brandon- mull/the-candy-shop- war/ ws.com/book- reviews/brandon- mull/the-candy-shop- war/
What I think Abut the Book I really like this book. I think that it will intrigue the other readers because of all of the action and the suspense on what will happen next in the book. I think that the author does a good job on foreshadowing and the suspense.