Logan
What does Logan believe his parents will think and feel if he loses the contest? Is he correct?
He thinks they will be disappointed and angry but he is not correct.
Why does Daisy enter the contest?
To steal the secret formula.
How do Mile's parents feel about him entering the contest?
They are excited for him to possibly move on after the girl from the lake. They hop he will make friends and get back ti his old self.
According to Reggie, what is Philip’s “gift”? How does Philip feel about it?
Philip’s gift is his ability to play the violin. Philip is embarrassed by it, even though he still plays and writes music.
Who are Max and Henry in relation to Logan?
They work for the factory and helped raise and teach Logan.
Why is Logan's face covered in scars?
He got burned trying to retrieve the toy truck from the chocolate fountain to return it to Philip, his new friend.
Why does Daisy dislike Philip right away?
He got her kicked off a mission years before.
Which three things does Miles admit he is allergic to?
Miles admits that he’s allergic to rowboats, pancakes, and the color pink.
Why does Philip join the new candy contest?
Philip joins the contest so he can win and humiliate Logan. Philip wants revenge against Logan because he was kicked out of the factory years before for throwing a toy truck to Logan, and when he didn’t catch it, it ruined one of the machines.
Who does Henry spend the most time talking to throughout the novel?
What does Logan do each morning that takes about 20 minutes?
He recites everything he is grateful for.
Why does Daisy hesitate when she gets the chance to find the secret ingredient?
Daisy wants to know why her client wants the secret ingredient. She is starting to feel guilty about stealing it.
Why does Miles continue to be reminded of the girl from the lake when he sees or thinks of bees?
The bees chased the girl into the lake the day of the drowning and she never returned to the surface.
Why does Philip decide to be as unpleasant as possible to the other contestants?
Philip thinks that if the other kids dislike him, he will be able to get away with more schemes to win the contest.
What are the names of the rooms in the factory that Henry shows each of the contestants?
Cocoa Room, Taffy Room, Tropical Room, and Bee Room.
What is the one question Logan has for the group after he and Miles catch Philip and Daisy trying to steal the secret ingredient?
Logan wants to know if Daisy was really his friend or just pretending so she could steal the secret.
What changes does Daisy make to her original plan?
Daisy is planning on mixing something that tastes really bad into the secret ingredient, so her client won’t be able to use to it put Life is Sweet out of business.
What is one of Mile's favorite candies from the Life is Sweet Factory?
Gummysaurus Rex or High-Jumping Jelly
What does Philip learn while picking mallow roots with Henry?
Philip learns that he was never banned from the factory. His father lied to him so he wouldn’t go back to play with Logan. He also learns that Logan got his scars from trying to get the toy truck back out of the vat of hot chocolate.
What is Max referring to when he asks Daisy, "Do I need to take that away?" "It's for your own good"?
He is referring to the book she is reading instead of working on her candy creation.
What happened when Logan finally has a chance to look in the tin that contains the secret ingredient?
Instead of opening the tin, Logan hands it back to Philip. He caught Philip trying to steal it, so he thinks he must really need it.
What secret does Daisy learn about herself from A.J.?
Daisy learns that she is really 13 and not 12.
What truth does MIles find out about the girl from the lake?
Miles finds out that Daisy was actually the girl from the lake that day and no one actually died.
What gives Philip the idea to make a candy harmonica for the contest?
Philip gets the idea for a candy harmonica when he finds toy harmonicas in the supply closet left over from the annual picnic. He also knows a lot about music and how to play.
What does Max say about screaming inside a factory?
He says that when someone screams inside a factory, it is usually a bad thing so they should not do it.