Mull proves once again why he’s one of my favorite authors. Fast-paced and action-packed, this story is a must-read for young fantasy fans. The secret behind Arcadeland and its true goal is just as exciting as the first Candy Shop War novel. So this latest adventure is right up their alley.

The group of kids are all good natured with a penchant for games and getting into trouble. White, is now a young girl with no knowledge of her past.

Nate, Summer, Trevor, Pigeon, and Lindy are enjoying testing out the magical candy that Mr. For Nate and his friends, it will take more than candy to fight and win this war! White is hiding a secret: when all four clubs are filled, he will be able to retrieve perhaps the most powerful talisman ever. Could it be true that these stamps allow kids to fly through the air? Or breathe underwater? Or run faster than a car? But Mr. At Arcadeland, kids can play games and earn thousands of tickets, which are redeemable for one of four kinds of stamps jets, tanks, subs, and racecars. White who owns Arcadeland, a local amusement center. In the sequel, Nate and his friends meet Mrs. In The Candy Shop War, friends Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon met the evil magician Belinda White, whose magical confections enabled the kids to do incredible feats of strength and magic. Enhanced Intelligence - Even if not under the influence of Brain Feed, with constant use of it, Brain Feed makes animals more intelligent.The Candy Shop War: Arcade Catastrophe by Brandon Mull.Enhanced Memory - Brain Feed allows animals to remember past experiences more clearly, and, with constant use, makes their memory sharper.It is uncertain whether this is just the effect of constant use of Brain Feed or an upgrade by Sebastian Stott. Although it was shown in The Candy Shop War that only the feeder can communicate with the fed animal, it was shown in Arcade Catastrophe that the Battiato brothers can understand Diego as well. Zoolingualism - Humans can communicate with any animal that has eaten Brain Feed.Pigeon mentions the effects could eventually become permanent, since Diego consumes it regularly. When it was given to him, Diego mentions that without the Brain Feed, it seems like he's 'Sleepwalking through life,' and he says 'that something always seemes to be going on' when he isn't under the effects of Brain Feed. Pigeon also gives a horse Brain Feed after the battle against Denny, Kyle, and Eric.Īgain, Pigeon gives the food to Diego.

He also gives some to his Labrador, Diego. While visiting Victoria Colson's house, Pigeon gives some to Victoria's cat, in order to gain information about the USS Stargazer.

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