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The Summer of Cotton Candy

Debbie Viguié
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The Summer of Cotton Candy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008

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Debbie Viguié

The Summer of Cotton Candy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Summer of Cotton Candy by Debbie Viguié follows a person named Candace who takes a summer job at an amusement park. Navigating new friendships and challenges, Candace learns about responsibility and self-discovery. Set against a backdrop of rides and cotton candy, the story captures the essence of summer and the journey of growing up.

Playful

Adventurous

Emotional

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,417 ratings

67%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Summer of Cotton Candy by Debbie Viguié offers a sweet, engaging read perfect for younger teens. Readers appreciate its lighthearted narrative and relatable protagonist navigating a summer job. However, some find the plot predictable and lacking depth. Overall, it successfully captures the essence of youthful summer experiences and first jobs.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Summer of Cotton Candy?

A reader who enjoys The Summer of Cotton Candy by Debbie Viguié likely appreciates lighthearted, faith-infused teen fiction. Fans of Jenny B. Jones' In Between or Robin Jones Gunn's Christy Miller series would relish this engaging story of personal growth, friendship, and navigating life's changes.

4.1

1,417 ratings

67%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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