In "The Candy Smash" by Jacqueline Davies, best friends and fourth graders, the Jansen siblings, are on a mission to win the school's candy-making contest. As they experiment with various concoctions, they face challenges in their friendship and work dynamics. The pressure of competition leads to a series of humorous mishaps and misunderstandings, testing their bond and creativity. Through teamwork and perseverance, they learn valuable lessons about collaboration, resilience, and the true spirit of friendship. The story highlights the importance of supporting one another, even when faced with the sweet temptations of rivalry and personal ambition. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Lemonade War .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

This book was published in 2019 by Houghton Mifflin .

Jacqueline Davies is the award-winning author of many books for young readers, including the acclaimed Lemonade War series and Nothing but Trouble. She's a well-behaved adult now, but when she was a child she would occasionally get into trouble. Jackie lives in a small town twelve miles outside Boston, Massachusetts.