The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase - Hardcover

The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase - Middle Grade Adventure Novel

The highly-anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel The Candymakers by beloved author Wendy Mass brings readers back to the Life is Sweet candy factory for another thrilling adventure.

Story Overview

A few months have passed since the nationwide New Candy Contest ended, and Logan, Miles, Philip, and Daisy have settled back into their regular lives. When the winning candy bar comes down the conveyor belt at the Life is Sweet candy factory, Logan realizes something's very wrong. The Candymaker announces a tour to introduce the new candy bar, giving the four friends an opportunity to make things right. With a fifty-year-old secret revealed and stakes higher than they ever imagined, they must trust one another and themselves to face what lies ahead.

What Readers Can Expect

This action-packed sequel delivers a journey full of hidden treasures, secret worlds, and candy—lots and lots of candy. The story combines mystery, friendship, and adventure as the four protagonists navigate challenges that test their bonds and courage. Perfect for independent readers ages 9-12 who enjoyed the first book and are ready for the next chapter in this compelling series.

About Author Wendy Mass

Wendy Mass is the New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers, Pi in the Sky, Every Soul a Star, Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, and A Mango-Shaped Space. Her books have captivated young readers with engaging characters, creative plots, and themes that resonate with middle grade audiences.

Book Details

This hardcover edition from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers continues the beloved Candymakers series. The novel explores themes of friendship, trust, and problem-solving while maintaining the whimsical candy factory setting that made the original book a bestseller. Ideal for summer reading, chapter book collections, and as a gift for kids who love adventure fiction and stories about friendship.