A boy’s quest for the end of a licorice rope takes him worldwide, where he meets two friends. Ben buys a bag of licorice for a nickel and gets more than just a treat. He can use the candy seller’s help to overcome obstacles, like crossing the ocean in a hot air balloon or scaling a pyramid on a camel. But when he meets a friend at the rope’s end, he realizes that friends are free. Author Matt Myers expands ordinary experiences into pictures and text with kid-centered humor. (This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)