The Candymakers was probably inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but it is a much more modern story with four fascinating 12-year-old protagonists vying for the chance to create a chocolate company’s next great candy. The plot unfolds slowly as we learn one surprise after the next about our candymakers and their connections.
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