EPISODE · Oct 31, 2023 · 20 MIN
Episode 18: ”The Candymakers” by: Wendy Mass
from Book Tastings- hook, chapter 1 reading, read aloud, circle time, picture books, YA Fiction, YA Books, classic books, relevant books · host Anne Herold- Read aloud, Teacher, Homeschooling mom, Books
Hey there teachers, in the classroom and those at home, need someone to help you get the kids into reading? Join me in this week's episode while I read aloud the first chapter of "The Candymakers" by: Wendy Mass. 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. If you enjoyed this first chapter please screenshot today's episode and share it on your IG stories and tag me @booktastingspodcast. Want to keep reading?? Here is a click to buy the book: The Candymakers Loved this book and interested in seeing what else this author has written be sure to check out Wendy Mass. Enjoy, Anne Disclaimer: Some of the following links contain affiliate links in which I receive small commission.
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Hey there teachers, in the classroom and those at home, need someone to help you get the kids into reading? Join me in this week's episode while I read aloud the first chapter of "The Candymakers" by: Wendy Mass. 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. If you enjoyed this first chapter please screenshot today's episode and share it on your IG stories and tag me @booktastingspodcast. Want to keep reading?? Here is a click to buy the book: The Candymakers Loved this book and interested in seeing what else this author has written be sure to check out Wendy Mass. Enjoy, Anne Disclaimer: Some of the following links contain affiliate links in which I receive small commission.
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