Wish

by Barbara O'Connor

Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same silent wish since fourth grade, hoping that some day it j will come true. When her irresponsible parents send her to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to live with family members she doesn't know, she needs that wish to come true more than ever. A stray dog, a great friend, and the love of a big-hearted aunt and uncle just might make it happen.

• ISBN10: 0374302731
• ISBN13: 9780374302733
• Publish Date: 30 August 2016
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 5 April 2024
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 240
• Language: English

Reviews

[writehollydavis]

This was just the sweetest little book! I haven't been in a big middle grade mood lately but this had everything I love about MG! Charlie is hilarious and her flaws are endearing. I loved Howard aka the up down boy and of course the dog, Wishbone. What a delightful read!