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#1 New York Times-Middle-grade novel about a girl, which unexpectedly learns the true meaning of the family in at least places with the help of a true-hearted friend, a big-hearted aunt and uncle, and her dream dog. Perfect for fans of Catherine Applegate and Kate Dickamilo.
Eleven -year -old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade. Even he has a list of all methods that are to desire, such as cutting the pointed end of a slices of the pie and desiring on it as it cuts the last bite. But when she is sent to live with family on Northern Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, she barely knows, it seems that her wish will come true anytime. This is until he meets Vishbon, a thin stray dog who catches his heart, and Howard, a neighboring boy who proves to be amazing in many ways. Suddenly Charlie is in a serious threat to find out that she could not be what she wanted that she needs at all.
Do not miss the middle-grade titles of Barbara O’Coner:
Wonderland
How to steal a dog
Greeting from anywhere
Freedom and glory in freedom, Georgia
Great secret of Owen Juster
Half for harmony
And Sapna, Standalone Partner for desire, is coming to the bookstore on 8/26/25!
Publisher: square fish; Rage Edition (August 29, 2017)
language English
Paperback: 256 pages
ISBN -10: 1250144051
ISBN -13: 978-1250144058
Reading age: 8 – 11 years, from customers
Lexyl Measure: 850L
Grade Level: 4 – 6
Items Weight: 2.31 pounds
Dimensions: 5.15 x 0.65 x 7.6 inch
Customers say
Customers find this book to be a wonderful read that teaches great life lessons, particularly about positivity, and appreciate how it’s written from the perspective of the main character. The story is heartwarming, with one review noting its descriptive narrative that gives names to overwhelming feelings, and customers say it made them laugh and cry throughout. Customers consider it a perfect gift for children, particularly 10-year-olds, and praise its beautiful illustrations and honest approach.
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