Book description
A moving middle grade story by Anica Mrose Rissi that will appeal to readers who loved The Thing about Jellyfish and Hello, Universe, about the enduring bond between twins: Anders, who has recently died, and Lily, who has to balance her grief and confusion with a brother who isn’t quite…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Wishing Season as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I am in love—heart and soul with this book. This touching middle-grade novel is stunning. It makes me want to be a kinder and more empathetic human.
Today, more than ever before, we need more books that bring out the best in us. We need stories that help us navigate the ups and downs of being human. We need to remember that loving others and being vulnerable is a strength and not a weakness. Wishing Season will break your heart and then it will show you how to mend it, so you’ll be stronger for having loved and lost.…
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