The Secret of the Sweet Treats Kingdom | The Board Game Chronicles: Book 1

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This book is currently on Amazon Kindle and Paperback.

By: Kim Davis

Genre: Middle Grade, Children's Fantasy Fiction

Publication Date: January 30, 2024

Rate: ♥♥♥♥

Read on: Kindle

Book Summary:

Amber Addison is fed up with her kindergartener sister. It’s Ava’s fault she’s missing her best friend’s birthday party, the most anticipated event in their sixth-grade class. To make matters worse, Ava has coerced her into playing Sweet Treats board game and she keeps losing to a five-year-old. When Amber’s irritation gets the best of her, she throws the game, destroying it.

As the board disintegrates, the two girls are swept into a swirling vortex and they find themselves in the middle of Sweet Treats kingdom. Ava is kidnapped by an evil queen, and Amber finds herself relying on a mint-green rabbit to help her find her way to Bonbon Castle with the hope of finding her sister. Along the way, she encounters more sweets than she could ever eat along with fantastical beings. Some will become her friend and others create danger that she must survive to save her sister and find their way home.

My Thoughts:

I read this to my 5-year-old daughter. This book is filled with fun and entertainment. It gives you a Wonka vibe with the entire world being made of candy. What kid wouldn't love that? Sking on ice cream slopes and talking to gingerbread people. Then toss in a princess who has been turned into a talking horse. Yes, there is the evil Queen Frosting, the horse princess's sister. But you will even love her by the end. 

Needless to say, we both enjoyed the story, characters, and the world. It had a few lessons to be learned along the way to make you think a little bit. I think the ending could have been done with a little bit more information, but that didn't distract my daughter from liking the book.

P.S. If you like candy and a whimsical storyline this could be the book for you. Great for the ages of 8-12. Also great if you have a child who likes to listen to stories.

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