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Highlights
- The candy became an obsession between two outcasts--one who only wanted to fit in, the other who knew she never would.Urban legends, rumors, lies, myths, mysteries, fairy tales.
- 310 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore
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About the Book
The candy became an obsession between two outcasts--one who only wanted to fit in, the other who knew she never would.Urban legends, rumors, lies, myths, mysteries, fairy tales. Stories, in all their magical forms, bound them together.
"Satin Chocolate-Covered-Chicken Bones," "Astro Pop," "Fun Dip," "Thrills." The candy stories--outrageous, twisted, hysterical-- were an escape from a harsh reality and revealed a startling truth. Darkly lyrical, sensual, suspenseful, and disturbing, The Candy Darlings is a celebration of friendship, story, and the power of each to help you define yourself--or simply survive.
Book Synopsis
The candy became an obsession between two outcasts--one who only wanted to fit in, the other who knew she never would.Urban legends, rumors, lies, myths, mysteries, fairy tales. Stories, in all their magical forms, bound them together.
"Satin Chocolate-Covered-Chicken Bones," "Astro Pop," "Fun Dip," "Thrills." The candy stories--outrageous, twisted, hysterical-- were an escape from a harsh reality and revealed a startling truth. Darkly lyrical, sensual, suspenseful, and disturbing, The Candy Darlings is a celebration of friendship, story, and the power of each to help you define yourself--or simply survive.
Review Quotes
The language in the stories varies from magical and imaginative to graphic, and reflects the angst of these two young outcasts who find something in each other that both need. Filled with interesting characters, both young and old.
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Dimensions (Overall): 7.99 Inches (H) x 5.33 Inches (W) x .78 Inches (D)
Weight: .67 Pounds
Suggested Age: 14-17 Years
Number of Pages: 310
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Bildarchiv Foto Marburg
Language: English
Street Date: September 1, 2006
TCIN: 88363384
UPC: 9780618589692
Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-5665
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.67 pounds
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