Book description
When Charlie Brennan goes ice fishing on her town's frozen lake, she's hoping the fish she reels in will help pay for her dream: a fancy Irish dancing dress for her upcoming competition. But when Charlie's first catch of the day happens to be a talking fish offering her aâŚ
Why read it?
1 author picked The Seventh Wish as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Kate Messnerâs story of a girl who catches a magical wish-granting fish beautifully shows the unintendedâand often hilariousâconsequences that can come from trying to fix problems with magic. But what I most love about this book is how it explores the types of real-world issues, such as addiction, that are hard to fixâwith or without magic. This is a story of wishes gone wrong, but itâs also a story about family, healing, and hope.
From Anna's list on middle-grade with a sprinkle of magic.
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This picture book, with watercolor illustrationsâŚ
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