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The Munchkins
***Gold Award Winner of Teen Category in the 2021-2022 Reader Views Literary Awards***
Thirteen extraordinary children with mysterious powers.
Their loving and protective father.
And a sociopathic neighbor who knows them better than they know themselves.
When Capricorn Munch and her twelve siblings appear outside a children’s home, no one, including themselves, knows who they are or where they came from. At ten years old they stop aging, as she and her siblings develop powers that gift them with incredible abilities, like healing wounds and manifesting objects. They keep these powers secret and their adoptive father restricts their use. Capricorn strives to live a normal life, blissfully playing with her favorite sisters, witty and bold Allie, empathic and wise Breezy, and giddy and sweet Hazy.
But now a sudden threat has intruded on their carefree lives: Their next-door neighbor, a man who calls himself Big Boss. Capricorn watches fretfully as Big Boss encroaches on her family like a malevolent force, feeding hostility between her siblings and causing them to be reckless with their powers. Capricorn knows Big Boss is plotting something sinister and can only pray it doesn’t end in ultimate doom for her and her family.
"Told in a fast-paced narrative voice with complex characters, the exhilarating fantasy will keep readers guessing until the very end—all while falling in love with the quirky cast. The book deserved to be made into a movie or a web series." - The Prairies Book Review
Thirteen extraordinary children with mysterious powers.
Their loving and protective father.
And a sociopathic neighbor who knows them better than they know themselves.
When Capricorn Munch and her twelve siblings appear outside a children’s home, no one, including themselves, knows who they are or where they came from. At ten years old they stop aging, as she and her siblings develop powers that gift them with incredible abilities, like healing wounds and manifesting objects. They keep these powers secret and their adoptive father restricts their use. Capricorn strives to live a normal life, blissfully playing with her favorite sisters, witty and bold Allie, empathic and wise Breezy, and giddy and sweet Hazy.
But now a sudden threat has intruded on their carefree lives: Their next-door neighbor, a man who calls himself Big Boss. Capricorn watches fretfully as Big Boss encroaches on her family like a malevolent force, feeding hostility between her siblings and causing them to be reckless with their powers. Capricorn knows Big Boss is plotting something sinister and can only pray it doesn’t end in ultimate doom for her and her family.
"Told in a fast-paced narrative voice with complex characters, the exhilarating fantasy will keep readers guessing until the very end—all while falling in love with the quirky cast. The book deserved to be made into a movie or a web series." - The Prairies Book Review
306 pages, Paperback
First published October 12, 2021
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Candice Zee
2 books55 followersCandice Zee is an educator and the award-winning author of The Munchkins series
Candice Zee is the multi-award-winning author of The Munchkins series. She dreamed up the idea of The Munchkins as a child while playing make-believe with her brother in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She is an educator who taught for over thirteen years in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and primary grade classrooms. Like Casey Munch in her book series, she is passionate about creating a more just and equitable world. She savors vegan food, loves board games and her favorite podcast The Majority Report, relishes horror movies and novels, devours social science nonfiction, sings in two choirs, and does some of her best writing while drinking coffee at 1 AM. She lives in Cleveland, OH with her wife Dana and their dog children Solstice and Clover. The Munchkins was her debut four-time award-winning novel, and the sequel is her second.
Candice Zee is the multi-award-winning author of The Munchkins series. She dreamed up the idea of The Munchkins as a child while playing make-believe with her brother in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She is an educator who taught for over thirteen years in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and primary grade classrooms. Like Casey Munch in her book series, she is passionate about creating a more just and equitable world. She savors vegan food, loves board games and her favorite podcast The Majority Report, relishes horror movies and novels, devours social science nonfiction, sings in two choirs, and does some of her best writing while drinking coffee at 1 AM. She lives in Cleveland, OH with her wife Dana and their dog children Solstice and Clover. The Munchkins was her debut four-time award-winning novel, and the sequel is her second.
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February 11, 2022
What a dark, gripping, & suspenseful read! When The writing is what blew me away the most about this-it’s phenomenal. I was really impressed with how well written, & how much emotion the writing could bring out of me. As well as hooking me from the start. This was a lot darker than I thought it would be, so I’d say upper MG. I loved that about it though. One thing I will say, is that I was MAD the whole time reading this lol Either at 2 of the most horrible sibling characters, Big Boss, or nobody helping this family. There wasn’t that balance that you usually see you know? Especially with MG. The parts where the good characters have something good happen, or get 1 up on the bad guy. This had none of that. This was like a villain victory story, & I was just mad. Lol It’s hinted at the beginning of the book about something sad that happens, but the book ends without that happening, or even getting to what is going on with where the MC is at in the beginning, & also it ends on a cliff hanger & no resolution. So I stayed angry, & then there was no where for the anger to go. lol Like I said though, the writing is superb, I flew through this, & the story is so incredible, I just wish there was more of a balance instead of all 1 thing..if that makes sense. Capricorn is the character telling us the story & I loved her. Allie is my favorite though. She has some of the most whitty & incredible dialogue. She’s a pistol lol Oh! I also love Breezy! What a sweet, wise, & just purely amazing kid. I’d never want to be in a debate with her..or Allie lol I love the concept, & all the details of their powers. I also find their backstory, or the mystery of it so fascinating. CC is incredible too. To say I can’t wait for the next book is an understatement! I can’t wait to see what happens! I’m crossing my fingers the sad thing hinted at in the beginning is a misunderstanding! Lol Anyway, cant wait! Beautiful cover by Jeff Brown Graphics too!💜
March 19, 2022
3.5 stars
This was a very dark story and it made me angry most of the way through. Angry at Big Boss, angry at the chief, angry at the two sisters, Twisty and Carlie. You know from the opening pages that something terrible happens, and although plenty of terrible things happens throughout this book, you never actually get to the terrible thing that happens at the beginning of the book. This story is narrated by Cap, and you can feel that the whole thing is about her family's fight for survival. Everything is a fight, and while the writing is strong, I started getting tired of the good guys screaming and completely losing their minds. I understood and felt their anger, but at the same time, it never let up and it felt like the good guys were losing complete control and doing and saying things that made everything worse for them. I get that they were children, but although their bodies had stopped growing, they had still been around for much longer than their physical years. I loved CC and his big heart, his desire to protect his kids, but also his commitment to activism. But I also thought he was somewhat naive when it came to how the kids treated each other. I also think that he should have sat down with them and explained the reasons why he put restrictions on them. Then again, I had to remind myself that he had 13 kids!
Okay, very clearly I need to take a deep breath. This story is not a happy one, and despite it being a quick read, I felt exhausted by the end. But it left us completely hanging and you know that the family is not yet safe. I am really looking forward to the next book. I'm hoping that Carlie and Twisty have truly regretted their actions, but more importantly that ALL of the kids have learned from this situation and that it will help them move forward as they continue to fight for their family and their right to live peacefully.
This book is targeted towards Middle School kids, but there is definitely a fair bit of violence, so I would avoid it for any younger and sensitive readers. Included are trigger warnings of violence against animals and kids.
I received an advance review copy from BookSirens for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This was a very dark story and it made me angry most of the way through. Angry at Big Boss, angry at the chief, angry at the two sisters, Twisty and Carlie. You know from the opening pages that something terrible happens, and although plenty of terrible things happens throughout this book, you never actually get to the terrible thing that happens at the beginning of the book. This story is narrated by Cap, and you can feel that the whole thing is about her family's fight for survival. Everything is a fight, and while the writing is strong, I started getting tired of the good guys screaming and completely losing their minds. I understood and felt their anger, but at the same time, it never let up and it felt like the good guys were losing complete control and doing and saying things that made everything worse for them. I get that they were children, but although their bodies had stopped growing, they had still been around for much longer than their physical years. I loved CC and his big heart, his desire to protect his kids, but also his commitment to activism. But I also thought he was somewhat naive when it came to how the kids treated each other. I also think that he should have sat down with them and explained the reasons why he put restrictions on them. Then again, I had to remind myself that he had 13 kids!
Okay, very clearly I need to take a deep breath. This story is not a happy one, and despite it being a quick read, I felt exhausted by the end. But it left us completely hanging and you know that the family is not yet safe. I am really looking forward to the next book. I'm hoping that Carlie and Twisty have truly regretted their actions, but more importantly that ALL of the kids have learned from this situation and that it will help them move forward as they continue to fight for their family and their right to live peacefully.
This book is targeted towards Middle School kids, but there is definitely a fair bit of violence, so I would avoid it for any younger and sensitive readers. Included are trigger warnings of violence against animals and kids.
I received an advance review copy from BookSirens for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 25, 2021
Editorial Review
The Munchkins is a children's book written by Candice Zee. How many times did your parents tell you never to talk to strangers? I know mine did a lot. Perhaps the adoptive father of thirteen extraordinary children should have told them as well. When a new neighbor moves in and threatens the children, harassing them repeatedly, CC (as the children refer to their adoptive father) is concerned and tries valiantly to stand up to this man who calls himself Big Boss. This stranger knows too much, like the children’s names and their mysterious special powers. And he wants their powers for his own nefarious intentions. The drama intensifies as Big Boss infiltrates the unusual family in ways they never anticipated, and for which they were not prepared.
Candice Zee’s middle-grade novel The Munchkins is a Harry Potter-type fantasy that will keep young readers enraptured from beginning to end. Told mainly in the first-person narrative from Capricorn’s perspective (she’s one of the thirteen children), it reads like a memoir in many respects because she’s telling her story and that of her siblings from her direct perspective. At the same time, she’s imprisoned by this evil Big Boss. As the personal narrative unfolds, the story incorporates lots of dialogue typical of this age group (the children have all reached the age of 10 and are no longer aging). The narrative, dialogue, and descriptive passages are engaging and make young readers feel like they are part of the story. The good-versus-evil conflict is evident, and the importance of a strong family bond shines through. And why are they called the Munchkins? Well, that’s an interesting story in itself and adds to the overall flavor of the plot—a great read.
-Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers' Favorite
The Munchkins is a children's book written by Candice Zee. How many times did your parents tell you never to talk to strangers? I know mine did a lot. Perhaps the adoptive father of thirteen extraordinary children should have told them as well. When a new neighbor moves in and threatens the children, harassing them repeatedly, CC (as the children refer to their adoptive father) is concerned and tries valiantly to stand up to this man who calls himself Big Boss. This stranger knows too much, like the children’s names and their mysterious special powers. And he wants their powers for his own nefarious intentions. The drama intensifies as Big Boss infiltrates the unusual family in ways they never anticipated, and for which they were not prepared.
Candice Zee’s middle-grade novel The Munchkins is a Harry Potter-type fantasy that will keep young readers enraptured from beginning to end. Told mainly in the first-person narrative from Capricorn’s perspective (she’s one of the thirteen children), it reads like a memoir in many respects because she’s telling her story and that of her siblings from her direct perspective. At the same time, she’s imprisoned by this evil Big Boss. As the personal narrative unfolds, the story incorporates lots of dialogue typical of this age group (the children have all reached the age of 10 and are no longer aging). The narrative, dialogue, and descriptive passages are engaging and make young readers feel like they are part of the story. The good-versus-evil conflict is evident, and the importance of a strong family bond shines through. And why are they called the Munchkins? Well, that’s an interesting story in itself and adds to the overall flavor of the plot—a great read.
-Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers' Favorite
May 30, 2024
"The Munchkins" by Candice Zee is a captivating and imaginative tale that enchants readers of all ages. Zee masterfully crafts a vibrant world filled with delightful characters and enthralling adventures. Her storytelling is both whimsical and profound, weaving themes of friendship, courage, and the magic of believing in oneself. The Munchkins' journey is packed with heartwarming moments and unexpected twists that keep readers eagerly turning the pages. Candice Zee's creative brilliance makes "The Munchkins" a must-read, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page is turned.
February 1, 2022
This has all the “ingredients” for a fantastical, magical, YA story that also caters to adults who absolutely love the Potter-esque world that happens maybe twice in a lifetime. First, you have that magic number: 13. Yes, there are 13 children in this book who all possess specific extraordinary powers. Are we talking the X-Men here… just in a different package?
Well, instead of having Professor X oversee these kids, you have an actual protective, adoptive father who wants to makes sure that this “family coven” stays safe; he loves them with all his heart. What Dad doesn’t know right off the bat, however, is that there’s something special about these kids and that the neighbor living next door to him and his family is, quite frankly, a sociopath. Big problem? This particular psycho knows more about these 13 children than perhaps they know about themselves.
All of a sudden readers are shot into a plotline that is mysterious, suspenseful, and sometimes downright terrifying. The voice of this author is fast, so as not to ever let the story lag in any way for any amount of time; however, the voice is also informative without being boring. In other words, Ms. Zee makes sure the reader does understand the complexities of each quirky character so you’re never lost or wondering “who the heck” someone is, but she never writes paragraph upon paragraph just “explaining.” Even better is the fact that there’s true emotion in this. I liked the Potter series because of the underlying friendship and love the characters had for each other all throughout the story – which is exactly why I really liked this book. These are not only friends, they are siblings. Therefore, their support for each other is strong.
When Capricorn Munch and her twelve siblings simply “appear” at the doors of a children’s home, not one of them knows who they are or where their real home is located. Even odder is that at the age of ten the kids seemed to stop aging completely, which is when the powers and abilities started manifesting for each one. Those powers start out simply, such as fixing wounds when they’re hurt or “calling up” objects from out of nowhere. When they’re adopted, they decide to keep their powers quiet and work hard to live a normal life. But when the man-next-door (who has named himself “Big Boss”) starts to intrude on their childhood, things go seriously wrong. He has the power to make someone hostile, and when the siblings are angry, they become reckless with their abilities. When this occurs, Capricorn has to strive even harder to stop this man from destroying her family and utilizing her siblings’ powers for his own evil.
You will pick at least one character to fall in love with here. Capricorn is highly intelligent; Allie has the humor; Hazy is absolutely sweet…and the list goes on. This was written well enough to see at least a TV or Internet series created from this fantastically fun cast. 5-Stars!
Well, instead of having Professor X oversee these kids, you have an actual protective, adoptive father who wants to makes sure that this “family coven” stays safe; he loves them with all his heart. What Dad doesn’t know right off the bat, however, is that there’s something special about these kids and that the neighbor living next door to him and his family is, quite frankly, a sociopath. Big problem? This particular psycho knows more about these 13 children than perhaps they know about themselves.
All of a sudden readers are shot into a plotline that is mysterious, suspenseful, and sometimes downright terrifying. The voice of this author is fast, so as not to ever let the story lag in any way for any amount of time; however, the voice is also informative without being boring. In other words, Ms. Zee makes sure the reader does understand the complexities of each quirky character so you’re never lost or wondering “who the heck” someone is, but she never writes paragraph upon paragraph just “explaining.” Even better is the fact that there’s true emotion in this. I liked the Potter series because of the underlying friendship and love the characters had for each other all throughout the story – which is exactly why I really liked this book. These are not only friends, they are siblings. Therefore, their support for each other is strong.
When Capricorn Munch and her twelve siblings simply “appear” at the doors of a children’s home, not one of them knows who they are or where their real home is located. Even odder is that at the age of ten the kids seemed to stop aging completely, which is when the powers and abilities started manifesting for each one. Those powers start out simply, such as fixing wounds when they’re hurt or “calling up” objects from out of nowhere. When they’re adopted, they decide to keep their powers quiet and work hard to live a normal life. But when the man-next-door (who has named himself “Big Boss”) starts to intrude on their childhood, things go seriously wrong. He has the power to make someone hostile, and when the siblings are angry, they become reckless with their abilities. When this occurs, Capricorn has to strive even harder to stop this man from destroying her family and utilizing her siblings’ powers for his own evil.
You will pick at least one character to fall in love with here. Capricorn is highly intelligent; Allie has the humor; Hazy is absolutely sweet…and the list goes on. This was written well enough to see at least a TV or Internet series created from this fantastically fun cast. 5-Stars!
May 13, 2023
There are some highly endearing and exciting elements to this story that will appeal to young readers. In particular magic, mystery, and a strong, diverse cast of characters. It is difficult to place it in either the MG or YA brackets because elements of both permeate the book. To begin with, the main characters are all 10 years old, but the language used is far removed from that of most children. Words such as "reductive", "oblivious", "minimising", and "miscellaneous" are used by the characters when talking to each other. And words such as "acrimonious", "reverie", "altruistic agenda", and "fretful trepidation" are used by characters in their internal thinking. I don't know many adults with that high level of vocabulary. Some of the characters also exhibit a level of confidence and wit, or a level of outright hostility, that is not typically associated with 10 year old children.
There is also threatened and actual violence against children perpetuated by an adult villain. Some of the scenes would be difficult for young readers to cope with, especially as the police are portrayed as being almost as villainous as the main antagonist. The comic-book villain is called Big Boss and seems to be able to access secret knowledge of the characters, including the source of their magic. The author does not explain how the magic system works, leaving it entirely up to the readers imagination, which can be a bit frustrating at times. Something happens to the magic the children have, and again there is little detailed explanation. One would think that if magic is contained in something, and if that something is not entirely drained, that surely the magic would be still be present?
There is great promise in this book, with the author setting up that promise from page 1, and reminding the reader of that promise at regular stages throughout the book. Regrettably there is no payoff in that promise, at least not by the end of Book 1. The reader is none-the-wiser as to the resolution of the tense and alarming scene crafted in the first few pages, and this may alienate some readers.
A final note concerns the length of the book. It is long. At 80,000 words it requires quite a commitment from the reader, especially as there is no real resolution at the end of the book. There is a lot of setup and a lot of interaction between the 13 main characters, which reduces the pace and momentum of the story.
Readers who last the distance will nonetheless be heavily invested in the story and will feel a high degree of empathy for the main characters. I wish the author all the very best for book 2!
There is also threatened and actual violence against children perpetuated by an adult villain. Some of the scenes would be difficult for young readers to cope with, especially as the police are portrayed as being almost as villainous as the main antagonist. The comic-book villain is called Big Boss and seems to be able to access secret knowledge of the characters, including the source of their magic. The author does not explain how the magic system works, leaving it entirely up to the readers imagination, which can be a bit frustrating at times. Something happens to the magic the children have, and again there is little detailed explanation. One would think that if magic is contained in something, and if that something is not entirely drained, that surely the magic would be still be present?
There is great promise in this book, with the author setting up that promise from page 1, and reminding the reader of that promise at regular stages throughout the book. Regrettably there is no payoff in that promise, at least not by the end of Book 1. The reader is none-the-wiser as to the resolution of the tense and alarming scene crafted in the first few pages, and this may alienate some readers.
A final note concerns the length of the book. It is long. At 80,000 words it requires quite a commitment from the reader, especially as there is no real resolution at the end of the book. There is a lot of setup and a lot of interaction between the 13 main characters, which reduces the pace and momentum of the story.
Readers who last the distance will nonetheless be heavily invested in the story and will feel a high degree of empathy for the main characters. I wish the author all the very best for book 2!
August 6, 2022
Here are a few scattered thoughts I had about this book:
I think this book should be marketed towards older-elementary and middle school students as the target audience rather than YA because it’s a little too cheesy and primitive for most people in high school and college, which I believe are the people that most often read YA.
The antagonist big boss was a bit too stereotypical and cheesy. In my head I pictured him as vector from despicable me for some reason lol. The way that he laughed maniacally and how he always called the kids brats was a little too much. I feel like he wasn’t threatening enough to actually do anything that bad.
I definitely think that there are good takeaways from this book, particularly for young readers. The use of rich vocabulary is great, and I also like how it normalizes things such as compassion for animals and veganism.
Choosing Capricorn as the main character/viewpoint was an interesting choice because she really didn’t do much most of the time. The main people actually causing drama were allie, big boss, and twisty/Carlie. I didn’t really like most of the characters tbh and I also think it was creepy/unrealistic for the kids to call him big boss and not his real name which he does tell them. It’s kind of like how in hp they called him Lord Voldemort instead of just Voldemort for some reason. Having Capricorn be the narrator reminds me of nick in the great gatsby, who was a person in a neutral position who could tell the story without any bias. I wouldn’t call Capricorn a protagonist because I think of a protagonist as the hero/main character who leads the plot of the story, whereas Capricorn seemed more of a bystander to what was happening around her, kind of like nick in the great gatsby.
Overall, I enjoyed reading this book. I did find the plot to get a little boring at times though, because most of it was just the kids playing outside and big boss being creepy to them.
I think this book should be marketed towards older-elementary and middle school students as the target audience rather than YA because it’s a little too cheesy and primitive for most people in high school and college, which I believe are the people that most often read YA.
The antagonist big boss was a bit too stereotypical and cheesy. In my head I pictured him as vector from despicable me for some reason lol. The way that he laughed maniacally and how he always called the kids brats was a little too much. I feel like he wasn’t threatening enough to actually do anything that bad.
I definitely think that there are good takeaways from this book, particularly for young readers. The use of rich vocabulary is great, and I also like how it normalizes things such as compassion for animals and veganism.
Choosing Capricorn as the main character/viewpoint was an interesting choice because she really didn’t do much most of the time. The main people actually causing drama were allie, big boss, and twisty/Carlie. I didn’t really like most of the characters tbh and I also think it was creepy/unrealistic for the kids to call him big boss and not his real name which he does tell them. It’s kind of like how in hp they called him Lord Voldemort instead of just Voldemort for some reason. Having Capricorn be the narrator reminds me of nick in the great gatsby, who was a person in a neutral position who could tell the story without any bias. I wouldn’t call Capricorn a protagonist because I think of a protagonist as the hero/main character who leads the plot of the story, whereas Capricorn seemed more of a bystander to what was happening around her, kind of like nick in the great gatsby.
Overall, I enjoyed reading this book. I did find the plot to get a little boring at times though, because most of it was just the kids playing outside and big boss being creepy to them.
May 29, 2024
Candice Zee's "The Munchkins" is an absolute page-turner! Thirteen kids with wild powers, a mysterious past, and a creepy neighbor who’s up to no good—what’s not to love? From the get-go, I was hooked by Capricorn Munch and her superpowered siblings. When they show up at a children's home with no memory of their past, it's clear they're no ordinary kids. At ten years old, they stop aging and develop incredible abilities, like healing wounds and creating objects out of thin air.
The plot is fast-paced and packed with suspense. Just when you think you have things figured out, Zee throws in a twist that keeps you guessing. Capricorn's struggle to protect her family while uncovering Big Boss's sinister plans had me on the edge of my seat. And speaking of Big Boss—he’s the kind of villain you love to hate, always lurking and making life difficult for our heroes.
What I really loved were the relationships between the siblings. Capricorn’s bond with Allie, Breezy, and Hazy is super relatable and heartwarming. They add just the right amount of fun and warmth to balance out the darker, more intense moments. My Favourite was Twisty, her character development is so on point. You can't help but root for them as they try to navigate their powers and stick together through thick and thin.
Zee does an amazing job blending the magical with the everyday. The kids’ powers are fascinating, but their struggles with growing up and staying united feel so real. It’s a great reminder of the power of family and teamwork, even when things get tough. Plus, the writing is so vivid that you can practically see the action unfolding in front of you.
If you're looking for a gripping, emotional rollercoaster of a read, "The Munchkins" is it. Candice Zee has created a captivating story that’s perfect for fans of fantasy and suspense. Trust me, you won't be able to put it down!
The plot is fast-paced and packed with suspense. Just when you think you have things figured out, Zee throws in a twist that keeps you guessing. Capricorn's struggle to protect her family while uncovering Big Boss's sinister plans had me on the edge of my seat. And speaking of Big Boss—he’s the kind of villain you love to hate, always lurking and making life difficult for our heroes.
What I really loved were the relationships between the siblings. Capricorn’s bond with Allie, Breezy, and Hazy is super relatable and heartwarming. They add just the right amount of fun and warmth to balance out the darker, more intense moments. My Favourite was Twisty, her character development is so on point. You can't help but root for them as they try to navigate their powers and stick together through thick and thin.
Zee does an amazing job blending the magical with the everyday. The kids’ powers are fascinating, but their struggles with growing up and staying united feel so real. It’s a great reminder of the power of family and teamwork, even when things get tough. Plus, the writing is so vivid that you can practically see the action unfolding in front of you.
If you're looking for a gripping, emotional rollercoaster of a read, "The Munchkins" is it. Candice Zee has created a captivating story that’s perfect for fans of fantasy and suspense. Trust me, you won't be able to put it down!
February 24, 2022
THE MUNCHKINS By Candice Zee
✨My Rating:-10/10
📚My review:- Hello dear readers, I hope so you all are doing absolutely fine and healthy. The author Candice Zee has come up with a fantastic book which will leave the readers craving for more. The book revolves around the protagonist Capricorn Munch and her twelve brothers and sisters. They're not biologically related to each other, except for Breezy and Hazy, who were twin sisters. They were all adapted by the man Casey Munch whom they called CC and shared a very close bond. At the age of ten, Capricorn and her siblings developed some special powers that gift them with incredible abilities, like heal wounds and manifesting objects. They were instructed by CC to use these powers wisely and for the good, to heal and to help. And not to use them for fun or treat them like they're toys. This family was unlike the any other family in the world. The munchkins wanted to live a normal and cheerful life and everything was going good until their neighbour, who called himself Big Boss started plotting against Capricorn and her siblings. Who was the man? Why was he after the munchkins? What was his motive? Turn the pages to know what happens next in the story. The vocabulary is rich and lucid. The writing style along with the narration is absolutely gripping and smooth. The plot is very well crafted by the author with unexpected twists and turns at places required. It took me only few hours to complete these intriguing 305 pages. Would love to read more books by the author. Characterization is praiseworthy. The cover is well depicted and the tittle fits perfectly with the content. Highly recommended to each and everyone reading this review. Overall, I definitely enjoyed it.
✨My Rating:-10/10
📚My review:- Hello dear readers, I hope so you all are doing absolutely fine and healthy. The author Candice Zee has come up with a fantastic book which will leave the readers craving for more. The book revolves around the protagonist Capricorn Munch and her twelve brothers and sisters. They're not biologically related to each other, except for Breezy and Hazy, who were twin sisters. They were all adapted by the man Casey Munch whom they called CC and shared a very close bond. At the age of ten, Capricorn and her siblings developed some special powers that gift them with incredible abilities, like heal wounds and manifesting objects. They were instructed by CC to use these powers wisely and for the good, to heal and to help. And not to use them for fun or treat them like they're toys. This family was unlike the any other family in the world. The munchkins wanted to live a normal and cheerful life and everything was going good until their neighbour, who called himself Big Boss started plotting against Capricorn and her siblings. Who was the man? Why was he after the munchkins? What was his motive? Turn the pages to know what happens next in the story. The vocabulary is rich and lucid. The writing style along with the narration is absolutely gripping and smooth. The plot is very well crafted by the author with unexpected twists and turns at places required. It took me only few hours to complete these intriguing 305 pages. Would love to read more books by the author. Characterization is praiseworthy. The cover is well depicted and the tittle fits perfectly with the content. Highly recommended to each and everyone reading this review. Overall, I definitely enjoyed it.
August 5, 2024
"The word ‘kin’ means family. So “munchkins” is perfect because we’re the Munch family.”
I was thinking of how to describe this book and this is what I came up with: if "cheaper by the dozen" siblings had powers but no mom and were adopted and were all preteens and didn't grow older, I think that's the vibe I was getting from them most of the time. Kids aren't related by blood but they are bonded, some more than the others and there's some weak links amongst them who were easy to manipulate when the nasty and creepy neighbour tried to stalk and harass them. That man made me so angry all the time, he was the worst kind of person, and infuriated me everytime he approached the Munch family.
The kids with powers mostly acted the way you'd expect them to, misusing their powers on daily basis and mostly on simple things, but sometimes they abused their powers and some even got a bit violent sometimes.
Their powers were dependant on their energy, so if they used too much of it, they couldn't use any until they recharged, to be fair all the chores are already doing the same to me, so I'd be using my powers too to wash the dishes.
There's lots of kids and all of them have unique personalities, and I have a favourite, well several, but this quote won my heart:
“Justin has been busy feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and making plans to turn Earth into a peace-filled utopia.”
These kids will go places, not to their neighbour's place hopefully, but to kinder and brighter future.
The most important part of the book! The kids, the whole family, they are vegan! Vegan kids with powers! That's what drew me in. And I love that author is vegan as well, it makes the book even more special!
I was thinking of how to describe this book and this is what I came up with: if "cheaper by the dozen" siblings had powers but no mom and were adopted and were all preteens and didn't grow older, I think that's the vibe I was getting from them most of the time. Kids aren't related by blood but they are bonded, some more than the others and there's some weak links amongst them who were easy to manipulate when the nasty and creepy neighbour tried to stalk and harass them. That man made me so angry all the time, he was the worst kind of person, and infuriated me everytime he approached the Munch family.
The kids with powers mostly acted the way you'd expect them to, misusing their powers on daily basis and mostly on simple things, but sometimes they abused their powers and some even got a bit violent sometimes.
Their powers were dependant on their energy, so if they used too much of it, they couldn't use any until they recharged, to be fair all the chores are already doing the same to me, so I'd be using my powers too to wash the dishes.
There's lots of kids and all of them have unique personalities, and I have a favourite, well several, but this quote won my heart:
“Justin has been busy feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and making plans to turn Earth into a peace-filled utopia.”
These kids will go places, not to their neighbour's place hopefully, but to kinder and brighter future.
The most important part of the book! The kids, the whole family, they are vegan! Vegan kids with powers! That's what drew me in. And I love that author is vegan as well, it makes the book even more special!
May 12, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5 for this magic-filled young adult fantasy featuring a family of thirteen very gifted children by indie author Candice Zee. Capricorn, the most level-headed of these magical siblings, serves as a generous narrator who weaves an entertaining story about the intriguing benefits and near-constant dangers of maintaining anonymity in an otherwise un-magical world. When a too-nosey neighbor discovers the secret of their powers, the children must work together to save their family.
I deeply enjoyed getting to know the Munch family. Even with so many people in her cast, Zee successfully defines each brother and sister with their own personalities, quirks and feelings. I was impressed that I never felt confused about who was who, and was pleased at the consistency of characters throughout. They are likable and endearing, and their over-worked single father certainly does his best.
While Zee is successful in character building, a fair amount of time is spent in expository dialogue, much of it consisting of long arguments between the children themselves. The trend of forced exposition is repeated as the villain takes almost three pages to monologue during his most pivotal scene. This type of dialogue can, and did, pull me out of the story a few times as a reader.
The Munchkins is overall an enjoyable, imaginative adventure with an lovable cast, a unquestionably engaging plot, and lots of room for a sequel, or even a series. I ended the book wishing there were more pages to read, which is always a good sign. I’m excited to see what Zee dreams up next.
I deeply enjoyed getting to know the Munch family. Even with so many people in her cast, Zee successfully defines each brother and sister with their own personalities, quirks and feelings. I was impressed that I never felt confused about who was who, and was pleased at the consistency of characters throughout. They are likable and endearing, and their over-worked single father certainly does his best.
While Zee is successful in character building, a fair amount of time is spent in expository dialogue, much of it consisting of long arguments between the children themselves. The trend of forced exposition is repeated as the villain takes almost three pages to monologue during his most pivotal scene. This type of dialogue can, and did, pull me out of the story a few times as a reader.
The Munchkins is overall an enjoyable, imaginative adventure with an lovable cast, a unquestionably engaging plot, and lots of room for a sequel, or even a series. I ended the book wishing there were more pages to read, which is always a good sign. I’m excited to see what Zee dreams up next.
September 8, 2021
𝑻𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆: The Munchkins
𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓: Candice Zee
𝑴𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘:
I love reading middle grade fantasy books. Recently I got my hands on the book The Munchkins penned by the author Candice Zee. Casey Munch is an activist. He and his wife Erin talked about adopting children but when Erin became too sick she left Casey. Casey aka CC wanted to have a family by adopting children. When he went to the children's home, he got to know that thirteen sweet kids appeared on the children's home doorstep from nowhere. Casey was asked to adopt all the thirteen kids otherwise the government would take them to run some tests on them. Casey thought no children deserved that so he adopted all thirteen of them.
When the older kid turned ten years old, Casey got to know about the special powers of the kids. Casey asked them to keep their powers secret. Their next door neighbor is not just a bully. Infact, he is a dangerous man who knows about their power. He also knows their last name, Allie's name, etc. Find out what all Big Boss is aware of.
This is a well written novel. Plot of the story is interesting. Pace of the story is fast and I didn't feel bored anytime while reading it. World building is amazing. While reading the story, I felt like I was myself in it. Narration is smooth and strong. I appreciate the author for great work in this novel. I am very curious to read the next book in the series.
𝑴𝒚 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: 5/5
𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓: Candice Zee
𝑴𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘:
I love reading middle grade fantasy books. Recently I got my hands on the book The Munchkins penned by the author Candice Zee. Casey Munch is an activist. He and his wife Erin talked about adopting children but when Erin became too sick she left Casey. Casey aka CC wanted to have a family by adopting children. When he went to the children's home, he got to know that thirteen sweet kids appeared on the children's home doorstep from nowhere. Casey was asked to adopt all the thirteen kids otherwise the government would take them to run some tests on them. Casey thought no children deserved that so he adopted all thirteen of them.
When the older kid turned ten years old, Casey got to know about the special powers of the kids. Casey asked them to keep their powers secret. Their next door neighbor is not just a bully. Infact, he is a dangerous man who knows about their power. He also knows their last name, Allie's name, etc. Find out what all Big Boss is aware of.
This is a well written novel. Plot of the story is interesting. Pace of the story is fast and I didn't feel bored anytime while reading it. World building is amazing. While reading the story, I felt like I was myself in it. Narration is smooth and strong. I appreciate the author for great work in this novel. I am very curious to read the next book in the series.
𝑴𝒚 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: 5/5
August 15, 2022
I never knew that the story about thirteen very unique kids with special powers living in the real world could be such a page-turner! Absolutely love author’s writing style. It’s fast, action packed and gripping from the first to the last page.
With so many characters in place, the author did a fantastic job to show the dynamic in of the group. This is probably what I loved the most about the family-driven story. Two characters that I loved for their development, Allie and Twisty, were superbly structured, with the tension increasing between them with each chapter. Although it was not one of the siblings that was the true villain in the story, I thought that Twisty played a key part in the plot, consequently leading to the last scenes. Her reasoning had a great and believable angle of a very simple thing: siblings rivalry and jealousy.
Allie was my absolute favorite. Sarcastic sense of humor, born leader and good heart made her very likeable part of the cast. This is a spoiler free review, so I will just say that scenes showing her sense of responsibility becoming a reason for expecting more of her, was surely one of my favorite scenes in the book!
I’m very glad for a sneak-peak left at the end of the book, because I’m hooked, and I want to know what happens next. I look forward to the next part in the series to be out! Highly recommend it for YA fantasy readers (probably a more mature audience because of a few darker themes), who enjoy magical realism.
With so many characters in place, the author did a fantastic job to show the dynamic in of the group. This is probably what I loved the most about the family-driven story. Two characters that I loved for their development, Allie and Twisty, were superbly structured, with the tension increasing between them with each chapter. Although it was not one of the siblings that was the true villain in the story, I thought that Twisty played a key part in the plot, consequently leading to the last scenes. Her reasoning had a great and believable angle of a very simple thing: siblings rivalry and jealousy.
Allie was my absolute favorite. Sarcastic sense of humor, born leader and good heart made her very likeable part of the cast. This is a spoiler free review, so I will just say that scenes showing her sense of responsibility becoming a reason for expecting more of her, was surely one of my favorite scenes in the book!
I’m very glad for a sneak-peak left at the end of the book, because I’m hooked, and I want to know what happens next. I look forward to the next part in the series to be out! Highly recommend it for YA fantasy readers (probably a more mature audience because of a few darker themes), who enjoy magical realism.
May 30, 2024
"The Munchkins" by Candice Zee is a captivating and heartwarming tale that will delight readers of all ages. This enchanting story whisks readers away to a whimsical world filled with vibrant characters and imaginative adventures.
The narrative centers around the delightful Munchkins, a group of endearing and quirky characters who live in a fantastical realm. Zee's ability to craft such a vivid and enchanting world is truly remarkable, drawing readers in with her descriptive prose and creative storytelling.
The characters in "The Munchkins" are wonderfully developed, each with their unique personalities and charm. Their interactions and the bonds they form are beautifully portrayed, adding depth and warmth to the story. The protagonist’s journey is particularly inspiring, showcasing themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery.
Zee's writing is both engaging and accessible, making it a perfect read for children and adults alike. The book is filled with moments of humor, excitement, and touching sentiment, ensuring that readers remain captivated from beginning to end.
"The Munchkins" is a testament to Candice Zee's talent as a storyteller. It's a joyful, magical adventure that not only entertains but also imparts valuable lessons about kindness, bravery, and the importance of believing in oneself. This book is a must-read for anyone looking for a heartwarming and enchanting escape into a world of magic and wonder.
The narrative centers around the delightful Munchkins, a group of endearing and quirky characters who live in a fantastical realm. Zee's ability to craft such a vivid and enchanting world is truly remarkable, drawing readers in with her descriptive prose and creative storytelling.
The characters in "The Munchkins" are wonderfully developed, each with their unique personalities and charm. Their interactions and the bonds they form are beautifully portrayed, adding depth and warmth to the story. The protagonist’s journey is particularly inspiring, showcasing themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery.
Zee's writing is both engaging and accessible, making it a perfect read for children and adults alike. The book is filled with moments of humor, excitement, and touching sentiment, ensuring that readers remain captivated from beginning to end.
"The Munchkins" is a testament to Candice Zee's talent as a storyteller. It's a joyful, magical adventure that not only entertains but also imparts valuable lessons about kindness, bravery, and the importance of believing in oneself. This book is a must-read for anyone looking for a heartwarming and enchanting escape into a world of magic and wonder.
February 6, 2025
Wow, I loved this book! I do have a few of concerns/observations/questions about the book, though. *The following notes are spoilers*
1. Why not just put up a privacy fence to keep the neighbor from "spying" and "staring" at the kids. CC could certainly afford it. Or record the crazy neighbor being crazy.
2. If I were a kid and was told to keep away from a scary neighbor, I would have crossed the street before going by his house. And I certainly wouldn't have talked to him! But then, they are kids.
3. Why can't kids understand that "snitching" is sometimes a good thing, if someone is in danger?
4. The beginning of the book didn't seem to jive with the ending. It was like they were in cages and constantly being beat with a lead pipe, so that they would have to continue healing each other.
5. If someone takes your blood to get your powers, they aren't going to take ALL of your blood. Once your liquids are restored, then your blood should be as good as new with powers restored. Taking a little blood from each child shouldn't make Robert stronger with the powers, his should be just like theirs.
6. Why call him Big Boss? Just call him Bob. Show no respect.
7. When the police fail, call the FBI.
8. After the kidnapping, I would have moved immediately! Probably before Bob came back, though.
Guess that's it. Still, I rather enjoyed reading it.
1. Why not just put up a privacy fence to keep the neighbor from "spying" and "staring" at the kids. CC could certainly afford it. Or record the crazy neighbor being crazy.
2. If I were a kid and was told to keep away from a scary neighbor, I would have crossed the street before going by his house. And I certainly wouldn't have talked to him! But then, they are kids.
3. Why can't kids understand that "snitching" is sometimes a good thing, if someone is in danger?
4. The beginning of the book didn't seem to jive with the ending. It was like they were in cages and constantly being beat with a lead pipe, so that they would have to continue healing each other.
5. If someone takes your blood to get your powers, they aren't going to take ALL of your blood. Once your liquids are restored, then your blood should be as good as new with powers restored. Taking a little blood from each child shouldn't make Robert stronger with the powers, his should be just like theirs.
6. Why call him Big Boss? Just call him Bob. Show no respect.
7. When the police fail, call the FBI.
8. After the kidnapping, I would have moved immediately! Probably before Bob came back, though.
Guess that's it. Still, I rather enjoyed reading it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 10, 2021
The Munchkins penned by the author Candice Zee is the first installment in the series. It is a middle-grade fantasy book that children would definitely love.
The story is about thirteen kids. Capricorn is one of the thirteen kids and she has narrated this story. One day, thirteen kids appeared in front of the children's home. When Casey Munch went to the adoption center to adopt kids, he adopted all the thirteen kids. At the age of ten, these kids developed special powers and Casey asked the kids to keep their powers secret. Also, he set some ground rules on how the kids can use their powers. Their powers can heal people.
There is an evil next-door neighbor Big Boss whom the kids don't like a bit. Once when they were playing baseball and their baseball went into Big Boss's yards, he squeezed Becky's wrist and hurt her badly. So, their father CC asked them to call him next time they see Big Boss. What is the motive of Big Boss? Why is he keeping an eye on the kids?
This is an intriguing story that I loved a lot. I enjoyed every bit of this story. Cover photo of the book looks nice and the title is suitable. Language used in the book is simple so middle grade readers would enjoy it.
The story is about thirteen kids. Capricorn is one of the thirteen kids and she has narrated this story. One day, thirteen kids appeared in front of the children's home. When Casey Munch went to the adoption center to adopt kids, he adopted all the thirteen kids. At the age of ten, these kids developed special powers and Casey asked the kids to keep their powers secret. Also, he set some ground rules on how the kids can use their powers. Their powers can heal people.
There is an evil next-door neighbor Big Boss whom the kids don't like a bit. Once when they were playing baseball and their baseball went into Big Boss's yards, he squeezed Becky's wrist and hurt her badly. So, their father CC asked them to call him next time they see Big Boss. What is the motive of Big Boss? Why is he keeping an eye on the kids?
This is an intriguing story that I loved a lot. I enjoyed every bit of this story. Cover photo of the book looks nice and the title is suitable. Language used in the book is simple so middle grade readers would enjoy it.
August 10, 2023
“The Munchkins” skillfully merges family dynamics, supernatural abilities, and the looming presence of an evil force. The story opens with the enigmatic arrival of Capricorn Munch and her twelve siblings at a children's home. The siblings are a puzzle both to the world and themselves, their origins a mystery yet to be unraveled. As they navigate the trials of growing up, they discover they possess remarkable powers, each as unique as the individual wielding them. However, their loving yet protective father imposes strict limits on the use of these gifts, casting an air of both wonder and restraint over their lives.
The writing style is both engaging and swift, with a narrative voice that effortlessly draws readers into the characters' lives. As a protagonist, Capricorn is brimming with both vulnerability and tenacity. Her relationships with her sisters, particularly the lively and spirited Allie, the empathetic and wise Breezy, and the sweet and exuberant Hazy, breathe life into the story.
“The Munchkins” is a thrilling ride that seamlessly combines elements of mystery, family bonds, and extraordinary abilities. With its unique premise, engaging characters, and plot that keeps you guessing, this book is a must-read for fans of suspenseful fantasy fiction.
The writing style is both engaging and swift, with a narrative voice that effortlessly draws readers into the characters' lives. As a protagonist, Capricorn is brimming with both vulnerability and tenacity. Her relationships with her sisters, particularly the lively and spirited Allie, the empathetic and wise Breezy, and the sweet and exuberant Hazy, breathe life into the story.
“The Munchkins” is a thrilling ride that seamlessly combines elements of mystery, family bonds, and extraordinary abilities. With its unique premise, engaging characters, and plot that keeps you guessing, this book is a must-read for fans of suspenseful fantasy fiction.
September 8, 2021
The Munchkins
By
Candice Zee
My Review:
There are very few books that has the power to captivate the reader's attention from the first page. The Munchkins by Candice Zee is one such book. Story is about the thirteen kids who were adopted by a man named Casey Munch. These thirteen kids are not biologically related except the two but they all are closer than siblings could be. They have one thing in common: they have secret powers.
The kids are known by the name Munchkins, which means Munch family. Also, these kids stopped growing after the age of ten so they are small and thought that this name suits them the best.
One day while playing in the backyard, they were interrupted by a man's voice who told them that he is their neighbor. Find out who this neighbor is and what are his intentions? The Munchkins is entertaining. Since it is narrated in first person, I enjoyed the story more. Language used in the book is lucid. The title couldn't have been better than this. The story kept me on the edge till the last page. Go ahead with it without thinking twice.
My Rating: 5/5
By
Candice Zee
My Review:
There are very few books that has the power to captivate the reader's attention from the first page. The Munchkins by Candice Zee is one such book. Story is about the thirteen kids who were adopted by a man named Casey Munch. These thirteen kids are not biologically related except the two but they all are closer than siblings could be. They have one thing in common: they have secret powers.
The kids are known by the name Munchkins, which means Munch family. Also, these kids stopped growing after the age of ten so they are small and thought that this name suits them the best.
One day while playing in the backyard, they were interrupted by a man's voice who told them that he is their neighbor. Find out who this neighbor is and what are his intentions? The Munchkins is entertaining. Since it is narrated in first person, I enjoyed the story more. Language used in the book is lucid. The title couldn't have been better than this. The story kept me on the edge till the last page. Go ahead with it without thinking twice.
My Rating: 5/5
April 11, 2025
58 down, 242 to go.
Genre - Fantasy
The Munchkins
Capricorn and her twelve siblings develop powers and do not age after ten. Their adoptive father protects them from the public. He also restricts them from using their powers. However, a new neighbor arrives who knows their secret, and he manipulates them into using their powers recklessly.
---My Thoughts----
While Big Boss was the mastermind, Twisty and Carlie were selfish and nasty. Due to their inability to be kind to their siblings, they embraced the enemy, bringing misfortune to the entire family.
My favorites were, Becky for her inability to let a feud cloud her judgment, Allie for her intolerance to nonsense, Hazy and Breezy for being compassionate and Capricorn who was strict on following the rules.
Lessons:
1. Power in the wrong hands is dangerous.
2. Let people make their mistakes. It may be the only way they will learn.
3. Rules are not always to restrict, but to protect.
Genre - Fantasy
The Munchkins
Capricorn and her twelve siblings develop powers and do not age after ten. Their adoptive father protects them from the public. He also restricts them from using their powers. However, a new neighbor arrives who knows their secret, and he manipulates them into using their powers recklessly.
---My Thoughts----
While Big Boss was the mastermind, Twisty and Carlie were selfish and nasty. Due to their inability to be kind to their siblings, they embraced the enemy, bringing misfortune to the entire family.
My favorites were, Becky for her inability to let a feud cloud her judgment, Allie for her intolerance to nonsense, Hazy and Breezy for being compassionate and Capricorn who was strict on following the rules.
Lessons:
1. Power in the wrong hands is dangerous.
2. Let people make their mistakes. It may be the only way they will learn.
3. Rules are not always to restrict, but to protect.
August 7, 2024
Really Interesting and Tense
It’s been a while I haven’t read anything that really interesting me. I love it. The story is really engaging.
It begins with the special powers kids got adopted by a widow man. They didn’t realized they have the powers at first but soon they find out they have that special power in them. They try to live a normal life though, but their neighbor, Big Boss is really creepy and causes lot of problems. They plan to escape from
him and travel to different country. But don’t know if it can happened or not. I have to wait for the next series.
This is a great read for teens to adults or family who likes little bit of fantasy, mystery, and suspense.
It’s been a while I haven’t read anything that really interesting me. I love it. The story is really engaging.
It begins with the special powers kids got adopted by a widow man. They didn’t realized they have the powers at first but soon they find out they have that special power in them. They try to live a normal life though, but their neighbor, Big Boss is really creepy and causes lot of problems. They plan to escape from
him and travel to different country. But don’t know if it can happened or not. I have to wait for the next series.
This is a great read for teens to adults or family who likes little bit of fantasy, mystery, and suspense.
September 3, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I am always a fan of a big cast, especially when the cast is well defined and unique and that certainly is the case here!
While I’m sure there will be some that find the dialogue a bit much, especially between the siblings, I enjoyed it immensely. To me, it was realistic as to how siblings would interact with one another, especially during complicated and emotional scenarios.
This was dark and I love it. What this author has done is written a story capable for younger children to read and still be just twisted enough to engage older readers as well. I look forward to reading more works by this author. I highly recommend!
While I’m sure there will be some that find the dialogue a bit much, especially between the siblings, I enjoyed it immensely. To me, it was realistic as to how siblings would interact with one another, especially during complicated and emotional scenarios.
This was dark and I love it. What this author has done is written a story capable for younger children to read and still be just twisted enough to engage older readers as well. I look forward to reading more works by this author. I highly recommend!
February 2, 2022
This is a widely useful book as it appeals to all ages and Is pretty darn good. I believe these people could easily give the X-Men a run for there money. I have never read nor dedicated myself to a book like this before so as of now I am hooked. It really appealed to me as I grew up in a very large family. This book is on my must read list to all my friends. Thanks for such an awesome book author Candice Zee. I don't do spoilers so you will have to buy the book to read and enjoy it's delights yourselves.
May 30, 2024
Powers Unleashed
"The Munchkins" is a fantastic book about Capricorn Munch and her twelve siblings, who all have special powers. They try to live normal lives, but their neighbor, Big Boss, causes trouble. He makes them use their powers recklessly and creates problems for the family.
The story is exciting, with lots of twists and turns. The characters are well-developed, and you'll find yourself rooting for Capricorn and her siblings.
It's a great book for anyone who loves fantasy and adventure.
"The Munchkins" is a fantastic book about Capricorn Munch and her twelve siblings, who all have special powers. They try to live normal lives, but their neighbor, Big Boss, causes trouble. He makes them use their powers recklessly and creates problems for the family.
The story is exciting, with lots of twists and turns. The characters are well-developed, and you'll find yourself rooting for Capricorn and her siblings.
It's a great book for anyone who loves fantasy and adventure.
June 3, 2024
Love it
"The Munchkins" is an extraordinary book about Capricorn Munch and her twelve siblings, each possessing unique abilities. They strive to lead ordinary lives, but their neighbor, Big Boss, stirs up trouble. He compels them to use their powers carelessly, creating chaos for the family.
The narrative is thrilling, with numerous unexpected developments. The characters are richly developed, making you cheer for Capricorn and her siblings.
It's an excellent read for fans of fantasy and adventure.
"The Munchkins" is an extraordinary book about Capricorn Munch and her twelve siblings, each possessing unique abilities. They strive to lead ordinary lives, but their neighbor, Big Boss, stirs up trouble. He compels them to use their powers carelessly, creating chaos for the family.
The narrative is thrilling, with numerous unexpected developments. The characters are richly developed, making you cheer for Capricorn and her siblings.
It's an excellent read for fans of fantasy and adventure.
January 10, 2022
The Munchkins is Part 1 of a new series by Candice Zee. The Munchkins is set for Middle School with the children in the story being around 10. But, at 306 pages, I think the book is a little bit long. Casey Munch adopted the 13 children from an orphanage and they all developed magic. I thought the plot was clever and interesting. Big Boss is an evil villain. All in all, The Munchkins is a nice book for students that enjoy reading. I received an arc for free and am leaving my review voluntarily.
January 6, 2025
Candice Zee creates characters who are endearing and a large part of the plot is how they interact and problem solve as a unit using their strengths as they fight evil. This story is captivating, with enough taste of reality to really develop feelings for the characters and feel immersed in the story, and also whimsical and fantastical enough to transport one to another realm. I really enjoyed this, highly recommend!
May 4, 2022
The Munchkins (English Edition) 5-*
Amazing read
Loved the mix of characters, and their squabbling made me laugh. A terrific suspenseful story with magic and how the characters used and misused it. And Big Boss and his wickedness was a reminder to everyone that if it doesn't feel right it isn't. Can't wait to read the next one.
Amazing read
Loved the mix of characters, and their squabbling made me laugh. A terrific suspenseful story with magic and how the characters used and misused it. And Big Boss and his wickedness was a reminder to everyone that if it doesn't feel right it isn't. Can't wait to read the next one.
October 2, 2022
My son is starting to do a lot of reading and he got interested in this one. We loved reading about these special people known as the munchkins and gaining how they can be special. Ally is a character that had us both interested til the end of the book. When we were done with the book my son was kept on the edge of his seat. We want more and hope there is a second book coming!
April 22, 2025
Kids, power, and an evil villain, what more can you ask for? An easy, fast paced, relaxing read. Kids will be kids, even if they have an attentive, loving parent. A reminder that just because someone says they are on your side doesn’t necessarily mean that they are. Sometimes, the enemy sleeps in our house. Looking forward to Book 2.
April 19, 2022
A fantasy / thriller suitable for kids who are looking for edgier fare, The Munchkins delivers age appropriate thrills and magic. Thirteen adopted kids in one family and all have magical powers and stop aging. There is plenty here to keep young readers gripped to the very end.
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