Book Review: Co be hang xom va bon vien keo (The Girl Next Door and Four Candies) by Author Nguyen Nhat Anh

After a long time of eager anticipation, the beloved “author of childhood” Nguyen Nhat Anh officially returns with his brand-new work titled The Girl Next Door and Four Candies, which is scheduled to be released on November 28, 2025, across all FAHASA bookstores nationwide and on Fahasa.com

In this article, FAHASA would like to introduce to readers detailed information about the latest publication by Nguyen Nhat Anh – The Girl Next Door and Four Candies – along with special highlights of this upcoming release.

About the Author – Nguyen Nhat Anh

Nguyen Nhat Anh is one of the most beloved authors in contemporary Vietnamese literature. Born in 1955 in Quang Nam Province, he is affectionately known as “the pen of childhood”, famous for his works dedicated to children and young readers.

For more than three decades of writing, Nguyen Nhat Anh has built his own literary world – pure, gentle, and full of humanity – where simple stories about friendship, teachers, families, and small-town life become deeply touching and relatable.

With his bright, humorous, and emotional writing style, Nguyen Nhat Anh always manages to make readers of all ages smile and feel a sense of calm after every page.

His works such as Kinh van hoa (Kaleidoscope), The Girl from Yesterday, Give Me a Ticket Back to Childhood, and I See Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass have become unforgettable parts of many readers’ memories and were successfully adapted into popular films.

About Co Be Hang Xom Và Bon Vien Keo (The Girl Next Door and Four Candies)

Co Be Hang Xom Và Bon Vien Keo (The Girl Next Door and Four Candies) is a tender and heartfelt story about childhood, friendship, family bonds, and the beauty of simple kindness.

In this new novel, Nguyen Nhat Anh does not revisit the familiar Central Vietnam countryside that often appears in his previous works. Instead, he explores a new setting – and interestingly, several characters from one of his earlier books reappear, creating a charming connection between his stories.

No matter where you were born or how old you are, you will surely find yourself smiling at the witty, heartwarming dialogues that carry the unmistakable “Nguyen Nhat Anh spirit,” and feeling moved by the gentle acts of kindness shared between people even in challenging circumstances.

The purest thing about childhood is its innocent goodness – and it becomes even more precious when, as adults, we can still preserve that sincerity and kindness within our hearts.

Who Should Read This Book

Co Be Hang Xom Và Bon Vien Keo (The Girl Next Door and Four Candies) is a story for every family and every age group. It’s a book to be read and shared with your loved ones – family, friends, or anyone dear to you. Because this is not just a book, it is a story for all of us – where each reader can catch a glimpse of their own childhood reflected within its pages.

Special Features of The Girl Next Door and Four Candies

Expected release date: November 28, 2025

One of the most captivating aspects of this release is its book cover design. Co Be Hang Xom Và Bon Vien Keo (The Girl Next Door and Four Candies) features a completely new and distinctive color tone, setting it apart from all previous works by Nguyen Nhat Anh. The cover is elegantly designed, evoking brightness and nostalgia for the pure, tender world of childhood – the signature atmosphere that defines Nguyen Nhat Anh’s storytelling.

In addition, the book will be published in two editions, each accompanied by collectible gifts, giving readers and collectors diverse options to enjoy and treasure. Every edition is meticulously crafted – from the content to the presentation – reflecting great care and attention to every detail.

Paperback Edition

When purchasing the paperback edition, readers will receive an exclusive gift set that includes:

• 01 random bookmark (chosen from two ice-cream stick designs)
• 01 specially designed sticker set featuring cheerful, playful artwork that perfectly matches the spirit of the story.

Softcover Edition

• When purchasing the softcover edition, readers will receive a gift set that includes:
• 01 random bookmark (from two ice-cream-shaped designs) and 01 sticker set specially created for this release.

Availability and Pre-Order Information

The book will be officially released across the FAHASA bookstore system nationwide and on the FAHASA e-commerce platform Fahasa.com

Readers can pre-order now via the links below:

Paperback Edition:

• https://go.fahasa.com/CoBeHangXomVaBonVienKeoBiaMem 

Hardcover Edition:

• https://go.fahasa.com/CoBeHangXomVaBonVienKeoBiaCung 

Conclusion

The Girl Next Door and Four Candies is a sweet, heartfelt, and deeply familiar story that carries the unmistakable charm of Nguyen Nhat Anh. Within its pages, readers will rediscover the tender emotions of childhood, friendship, family love, and simple human kindness.

Each page feels like a cherished memory, and every character is a loving fragment that brings a smile and quietly stirs nostalgia for those pure, innocent days of the past.

With his signature storytelling – gentle, witty, yet deeply moving – Nguyen Nhat Anh once again offers readers an emotional literary gift, where four little candies open up an entire warm world of childhood wonder.

Don’t miss the chance to own this long-awaited new release!

Pre-order The Girl Next Door and Four Candies now to be among the first readers to “catch the candies” with Uncle Anh, and add another beloved story to your treasured bookshelf.

FAHASA CORPORATION