The Candymakers by Wendy Mass

Synopsis: 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 Lightning Chew? Logan, the Candymaker's son, who can detect the color of chocolate by touch alone?Miles, the boy who is allergic to merry-go-rounds and the color pink? Daisy, the cheerful girl who can lift a fifty-pound lump of taffy like it's a feather? Or Philip, the suit-and-tie wearing boy who's always scribbling in a secret notebook?This sweet, charming, and cleverly crafted story, told from each contestant's perspective, is filled with mystery, friendship, and juicy revelations. 

I got this book at a book fair a few years ago when I was student teaching.  I could never pass up a book fair.  I don't know if it was my passion for sweets or the bright colors of the color which intrigued me more.  I know it is geared towards a younger audience, but it kept me captivated and trying to figure out what would happen next.  I would totally recommend this to a bright young reader out there.  Who knows, maybe one day my son will enjoy it as well.

While I was searching for a picture of this book online, a sequel came up called the, " The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase". I admit I felt a little giddy when I found this out and not long after I searched the website of my local library and lo and behold they had the sequel checked in.  It may just be the next book I read.