Close your eyes and imagine you're in a land filled with big hills and bright green fields.

Next to you is a boy whose imagination was as big as his heart.

This boy grew up to become one of the most famous candy makers in the world,

creating delicious treats that would make everyone smile.

If you love chocolate bars, kisses, and all things sweet,

then get ready to learn about the fun

story of Milton Hershey's life. Milton Hershey was born on September 13, 1857, in a small town

called Derry Church in Pennsylvania. Can you picture how different life was back then? There were no

smartphones or computers,

instead kids played outside or rode their horses and spent time with family.

Milton was born into a family that wasn't very rich.

His father worked on a farm, and his mother stayed home to take care of him and his younger sister.

When Milton was just nine years old, his father decided to leave the family,

leaving behind some sad memories. Even though life was tough, young Milton was filled with curiosity.

He liked to explore the world around him. One of his favorite places to visit was a local

candy shop, where he would watch the candy makers create sweet treats.

The sight of colorful candies and the smell of warm chocolate fascinated him.

One day Milton decided to try to make his own candy at home.

However, his first attempts didn't go as planned.

The candies were often gooey or hard, and he learned that making

candy was not as easy as it looked.

At the age of 15, Milton had to leave school because his family didn't have enough money

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