# Books like The Candymakers

**10** books similar to *The Candymakers* by Wendy Mass (Realistic Fiction · grades 3–5), matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

**Themes:** secrets, contests, friendship, candy
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## Similar books

- [11 Birthdays](https://readinglist.school/book/11-birthdays) by Wendy Mass _(Grades 3–5)_ — Is by Wendy Mass, the same author and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Strongheart: Wonder Dog of the Silver Screen](https://readinglist.school/book/strongheart-wonder-dog-of-the-silver-screen) by Candace Fleming _(Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [Wedgie & Gizmo](https://readinglist.school/book/wedgie-gizmo) by Suzanne Selfors _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [Sunny Side Up](https://readinglist.school/book/sunny-side-up) by Jennifer L. Holm _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of secrets and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [The Liars Society](https://readinglist.school/book/the-liars-society) by Alyson Gerber _(Grades 3–6)_ — Shares themes of secrets and friendship and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [City Spies](https://readinglist.school/book/city-spies) by James Ponti _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Invisible](https://readinglist.school/book/invisible) by Christina Diaz Gonzalez _(Grades 4–6)_ — Both on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (4–6).
- [Midnight at the Barclay Hotel](https://readinglist.school/book/midnight-at-the-barclay-hotel) by Fleur Bradley _(Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [The Adventures of Invisible Boy](https://readinglist.school/book/the-adventures-of-invisible-boy) by Doogie Horner _(Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).
- [The Area 51 Files](https://readinglist.school/book/the-area-51-files) by Julie Buxbaum _(Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award list, same genre (Realistic Fiction), and overlapping grades (3–5).

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