librarylisa614's review against another edition
5.0
This is possibly one of my favorite books! I absolutely loved the storylines from the different perspectives. The book was a quick read, mostly because I could not put it down! There was enough excitement to keep the pace moving, but not so much that I got scared. Nice morals about helping one another, respect, looking beyond differences, etc. Did I mention that I liked it?? Haha :)Also, I didn't struggle too much with the similar premise to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, since plot and writing style was very different.
rickipickles's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
quillreads's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
adrienneambo's review against another edition
4.0
Delightful and fun. A book written for upper elementary and pre-teens. Charlie and Chocolate Factory mashed into a contemporary story of four twelve- year olds competing in a candy contest. Each character tells the story from their point of view and the unveiling of secrets and friendships made create a fun and heart warming tale.
wiseowl33's review against another edition
4.0
Can't believe I waited until now to read this. Very enjoyable story!
srash's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars.
The first 2 sections were really interesting and unique, as far as children's books go, and I loved them. Afterward, though, I thought the plot nosedived into ridiculous, improbable territory. If there's one thing I've learned from moderating a tween book club for a year, it's that I'm much grouchier about and less forgiving of logistical/logical non-sequiturs in books than ten-year-olds are.
I also thought the "villain" of the story was pretty bad as far as villains go, as in ineffectual and with no clear motive. I actually kept giving him advice on how to be a better bad guy as I was reading, but he never took any of my suggestions.
The first 2 sections were really interesting and unique, as far as children's books go, and I loved them. Afterward, though, I thought the plot nosedived into ridiculous, improbable territory. If there's one thing I've learned from moderating a tween book club for a year, it's that I'm much grouchier about and less forgiving of logistical/logical non-sequiturs in books than ten-year-olds are.
I also thought the "villain" of the story was pretty bad as far as villains go, as in ineffectual and with no clear motive. I actually kept giving him advice on how to be a better bad guy as I was reading, but he never took any of my suggestions.
mrjesse's review against another edition
5.0
Such a fun book about a candy store. What could you possibly not like about this book?