What's the Name of That Book??? discussion
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Nope, that was from 2007, this would have been 1970s or 80s. But thanks for the suggestion.
I think it might be Penny Candy by Edward Fenton. Hard to find reviews, but a fragment from a library journal reads:"Paul himself chooses candy buttons, each of which transports him into a
different world according to the count-out rhyme schemes of "rich man, poor man.
In his fantasies, Paul is usually the benefactor or Walter Mitty; after candy
and ..."
That's it! And illustrated by Edward Gorey, no wonder it haunted me. Thanks, Dmdutcher.
No problem, glad we could find it for you.
What's the Name of That Book???
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beggar man, thief.
doctor, lawyer,
Indian chief."
A group of children bought candy from a magical shop, which gave them daydreams of possible futures. One boy got that strip of candy buttons and hit all the characters in the rhyme above. Another had a sugar airplane, and dreamed of flying.