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Start with The Candy Shop War and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Brandon Mull • Published 2007
Fifth grader Nate Sutter and his new friends think they have struck gold when a local candy shop owner offers them enchanted sweets that grant wild powers. But every treat comes with a favor, and soon they are caught...
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The Candy Shop War reading order
Ends with Carnival Quest
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Book 1:The Candy Shop War
Brandon Mull • 2007
Fifth grader Nate Sutter and his new friends think they have struck gold when a local candy shop owner offers them enchanted sweets that grant wild powers. But every treat comes with a favor, and soon they are caught...
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Book 2:Arcade Catastrophe
Brandon Mull • 2012
When a flashy new arcade opens in town, Nate and his friends are thrilled by games that award impossible numbers of tickets and mysterious power granting stamps. The owner has his own sinister quest, and the kids are...
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Book 3:Carnival Quest
Brandon Mull • 2023
Rumors swirl when a sinister traveling carnival rolls into Nate’s town and visitors come back changed by eerie dreams. Without their usual magical candy, Nate and his friends must uncover the secrets of the Dreams and...
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The Candy Shop War FAQ
What is the best order to read the The Candy Shop War series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Candy Shop War.
How many books are in the The Candy Shop War series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the The Candy Shop War series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the The Candy Shop War series?
New readers should start with The Candy Shop War, the first book in the reading order.
Is the The Candy Shop War series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2007 to 2023.