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Penny Candy
When Paul finds a nickel, he has a brief chance to be the center of attention in Widow Shinn's candy shop.
46 pages, Library Binding
First published June 1, 1970
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July 18, 2015
I never understood why anyone would be interested in a piece of paper with hardly-there specks of pale rainbow candy when something larger or more chocolatey was nearby for the choosing. This book revealed to me what I've missed out on. Next time I spot a strip of button candy, I'm buying it!
April 7, 2019
In the first blissful hours of summer, five children including Paul, the lucky finder of a nickel, enter the intimidating and mysterious Widow Shinn's candy shop to choose something sweet.
The initial attraction was the Edward Gorey cover and illustrations, but the text is excellent. The awe-striking array of colourful asssortments, the agony of choice! The awaited moment of being the center of attention! Surprise after surprise, and a happy ending.
The initial attraction was the Edward Gorey cover and illustrations, but the text is excellent. The awe-striking array of colourful asssortments, the agony of choice! The awaited moment of being the center of attention! Surprise after surprise, and a happy ending.
August 4, 2017
Short, creepy art and an interesting children's story. I wasn't expecting much more. It was good.
June 7, 2012
An amazing picture book. It's hard to capture without it being read, but I've never read a book that better captures what is called sometimes "high strangeness" It's the last day of school, everyone gets some penny candy, and it brings about visions, but the book is so much more than the plot says. The Gorey illustrations are in perfect harmony with the writing.
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