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From award-winning author Barbara O'Connor comes a #1 New York Times–bestselling middle-grade novel about a girl who, with the help of a true-blue friend, a big-hearted aunt and uncle, and the dog of her dreams, unexpectedly learns the true meaning of family in the least likely of places.
Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade. She even has a list of all the ways there are to make the wish, such as cutting off the pointed end of a slice of pie and wishing on it as she takes the last bite. But when she is sent to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to live with family she barely knows, it seems unlikely that her wish will ever come true. That is until she meets Wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor boy who proves surprising in lots of ways. Suddenly Charlie is in serious danger of discovering that what she thought she wanted may not be what she needs at all.
This title has Common Core connections.
Don't miss Barbara O'Connor's other middle-grade work:
Wonderland
How to Steal a Dog
Greetings from Nowhere
Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia
The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester
Halfway to Harmony
Publisher : Square Fish; Reprint edition (August 29, 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 1250144051
ISBN-13 : 978-1250144058
Reading age : 8 - 11 years, from customers
Lexile measure : 850L
Grade level : 4 - 6
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.1 x 0.65 x 7.6 inches
Reviewer: Falon357
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful heart wrenching atory
Review: This was such a beautiful story. It tugged at your heart throughout. I began reading it to determine if it would be a good pic for my 3rd grade daughter's bookclub. I felt the heartache was too much for her grade level, but couldn't stop reading it for myself. Truly lovely.
Reviewer: Ellen Khodakivska
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: One of the most glorious books about making a wish I've read!
Review: "Wish" by Barbara O'ConnorYou'll enjoy this book if you are looking for a sincere and, touching, heartwarming, and kind story about friendship in all aspects.The Plot: We follow Charlie Reese. She is 11 years old, and her family is broken. So, the girl sets off to live with her aunt and uncle in another town. She starts adjusting to her new life, which is not cloudless. Charlie has her list of things to wish on, and every time, she makes a wish from the bottom of her heart. She meets a wise boy who helps her a lot and brightens her days; she meets a stray dog that will play a significant role in her new life. Whether Charlie's wish comes true, whether her life gets back on track, and whether the little girl has a chance for a truly loving family. You can find out while reading this glorious book.The Writing Style: It was written adorably easily, and I read it almost in one sitting. I wish I could have read this book when I was eleven because it consists of many wise lessons and brilliant examples of behaving in this or that situation. The notions of friendship, love, care, motivation, and kindness are beautifully portrayed. This book is cleverly written. It's full of heartwarming and heart-squeezing moments that made me sob. This book is full of enchanting childhood spirit when you believe that every wish is about to come true, sooner or later.The Characters: I fell in love with most of them from the first lines and felt total disgust toward some of them. All the characters are described masterfully and magnificently in the slightest detail. I enjoyed the multilayers in describing their features and how deeply and profoundly the author depicted their souls. The characters felt alive, and I kept living with them after reading the book.The Fave Quote: "You can't judge people for the mistakes they make. You judge them for how they fix those mistakes."Would I read other books by this author: Sure!My humble rating is: 5/5
Reviewer: Christine Wang
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Wonderful Little Book
Review: WISH was such a lovely book and an easy read.I really enjoyed the simplicity of the plot and the character development of Charlie, the 11 year old protagonist. She makes a wish every day whenever she gets the chance, and you're left wondering what that wish is. Charlie comes from a hard complicated background where she's left to live with her big-hearted aunt and uncle. Although it seems like a picturesque setting, she misses her family and the city. Just like any child, the slow acceptance of her adapting more to her environment starts with a dog and of course, a new friend. The plot slowly reveals that her wish eventually does come true and after finishing the book, it'll leave the reader with a big smile and a whole heart.
Reviewer: Stacey
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Really enjoyed this book
Review: My 9 year old daughter and I read this book together. Very good read. Would recommend.
Reviewer: Riverdancer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A poignant and heartwarming tale about one girlâs journey to find family.
Review: Charlie Reese is scrappy, just like her daddy; she lets her feelings boil to the surface without stopping to think about what she will do or say, and that often gets her into trouble. When her father is placed in jail and her mother is struggling to remain on her own two feet, Charlie is sent to live with an aunt and uncle she has never met in a town that is markedly different from where she grew up. Every day, Charlie searches for opportunities to make a wishâthe same one she has been making for yearsâwith the persistent hope that it will come true. Despite her initial reluctance to accept her new surroundings, Charlie is slowly drawn out of her protective shell and finds that her wish may be granted in ways she did not expect.This middle grade coming of age story focuses on Charlie and her struggle to come to terms with her current reality. Desperately clinging to the potential life she could have had with her birth parents, she becomes a thread that is pulled so tightly that it threatens to snap with any added pressure. No matter how people behave toward her, Charlie finds reasons to lash out and hurt others as an expression of her own internal pain. It is fulfilling to observe Charlie's transformation as she begins to come into her own and realize that she is just as deserving of affection as anyone else.Succinct and well-designed, this story flows easily from beginning to end and is especially suited to younger middle grade readers. Whether or not readers have experienced Charlie's specific feelings, they will recognize and empathize with Charlieâs innate desire to be loved and accepted for who she is. Themes of finding family outside of a blood connectionâfrom friends to animals and beyondâpermeate the narrative and lead to a satisfying conclusion. Likewise, the repetitive mention of Charlie's wish without going into detail about what it is will keep readers engaged until the final page is turned.Heartwarming and poignant, this is an important story for middle grade readers. Because it investigates a character whose challenges initially define her, readers will observe first-hand how Charlie manages to overcome the obstacles in her way and settle into a life that is a best fit for her. Strong themes of friendship and learning from oneâs mistakes are evident throughout the novel, and the overall approach makes it an excellent selection for classroom reading. This lovely tale is a positive addition to library collections for middle grade readers.
Reviewer: Janjie Unciano
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Good quality and product will buy again
Reviewer: Daniel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Buen libro para practicar lectura me gustó mucho
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Good buy for return gifts
Reviewer: Keiu Püümets
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Arrived quickly, really good quality. My daughter loves it.
Reviewer: Mr Paresh Khushal
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: the book was really intresting and i just wanted my kindle to be charged cause it died when i was on 90%. Why i chose 4 and half stars is cause there were no proper mysterys there were lots of small every day mysterys but not one big main mystery but the story was mostly happy like 10% violent 30% wishing and 5% sad and 55% happy.This is my opinion of the book have a good time 😉
Customers say
Customers find the book wonderful, excellent, and fun. They describe the story as heartfelt, feel-good, and well-written. Readers say it teaches many important lessons about family love and wishes. They also appreciate the wise inspirational sentences and good lessons about positivity, kindness, and love. In addition, readers say the characters are well-developed and full of good role models. They find the book beautiful, with good illustrations and a great summary.
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