Arcade Catastrophe

Arcade Catastrophe is the second book in Brandon Mull's Candy Shop War series, continuing the magical adventures of Nate and his friends. This middle grade fantasy novel, suitable for ages 10-14, plunges the protagonists into a new challenge at Arcadeland, an arcade where winning tickets grants real magical abilities. The children must navigate a world of secret powers, manipulative mages, and hidden identities as they work together to thwart a villain's plan to acquire a powerful artifact. It's a fast-paced story that explores themes of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery, particularly through the character of Lindy.

Arcadeland is full of magical secrets as well as fun and games in the second book in the Candy Shop War series, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Beyonders and Fablehaven series. Nate and his friends already know Mrs. White, the owner of the Sweet Tooth Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, where the treats are magical in addition to delicious. And now they’re introduced to Mrs. White’s brother, Mr. White, who owns a local amusement center called Arcadeland. At Arcadeland, kids can play games and earn thousands of tickets that are redeemable for one of four kinds of stamps: jets, tanks, subs, and racecars. 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. White is hiding a secret: when all four stamp clubs are filled, he will be able to retrieve perhaps the most powerful talisman ever. For Nate and his friends, it will take more than candy to fight and win this war! ---------- **Books in this series** 1. [The Candy Shop War][1] 2. Arcade Catastrophe [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL8755874W