The Wishing Game is a heartwarming mystery about a reclusive author who invites a few (now adult) fans to secretly come to his private island and compete in a contest to win a prize worth millions: a new unpublished book in his world-famous children’s series. A young teacher desperate for money to adopt the child she loves, accepts the challenge, and her life is changed forever.
I especially loved this book because I write, read, and collect children’s series. In fact, a fan letter I wrote when I was 13 led to a life-long friendship and a co-written book with my favorite author. So, I can imagine the thrill of going to an island and solving puzzles to win a new book in a beloved childhood series.
The Wishing Game swept me up in an almost-magical world of clues, books, and characters you fall in love with. The amazing ending warmed my heart. And I will definitely read it again.
Years ago, a reclusive mega-bestselling children’s author quit writing under mysterious circumstances. Suddenly he resurfaces with a brand-new book and a one-of-a-kind competition, offering a prize that will change the winner’s life in this absorbing and whimsical novel.
“Clever, dark, and hopeful . . . a love letter to reading and the power that childhood stories have over us long after we’ve grown up.”—V. E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Make a wish. . . .
Lucy Hart knows better than anyone what it’s like to grow up without parents who…
I love books about books—especially mysteries. While WWII raged in London, young Bridie distracts her little sister from war horrors by creating a game about a magical land with secrets only they share. But then the younger sister vanishes….
Two decades later, Birdie has given up hope of finding her sister when she discovers a book about the game she played with her sister. No one other than the two sisters knew the secrets the book reveals. Love and hope lead Bridie to clues in pages and illustrations; opening her heart, and solving the mystery with the magic of storytelling.
The Secret Book of Flora Lea takes readers on a heartwarming journey that celebrates love between sisters. When I read this book, I wished the magical land the sisters created was real. I look forward to reading more books by Patti Callahan Henry.
When a woman discovers a rare book that has connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood spent in the English countryside during World War II are revealed.
In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks and games to distract her young sister, including one that…
After falling in love with the inventive, fun magic in the Harry Potter series, I looked for another series with the same combination of loveable characters, suspense, and humor set in a unique magical world. And I found these elements in the Morrigan Crow series.
The reverse of Harry, Morrigan begins her journey as the “child who was born to die at age 13.” The first book, Nevermore, opens with an exciting tale of rescue, magic, and mystery. Wundersmith continues Morrigan’s journey with a new life full of wonderfully strange friends—including a loveable giant Magnificat character. Morrigan’s quest for the Wundrous Society becomes increasingly dangerous when she’s pitted against the villainous Wundersmith—a complex villain who is both rescuer and enemy.
This is my favorite ongoing series. I have read and listened to the first three books multiple times. These are comfort books for me—taking me somewhere that intrigues, delights, and warms my heart. I am eagerly awaiting the 4th book!
NEVERMOOR - WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2018 YOUNGER FICTION CATEGORY Return to the magical world of Nevermoor, where Morrigan Crow's adventures continue. The most anticipated sequel of the year - a treat for all fans of magic and 'wunder'. A stunningly designed package - with gold foil, hidden artwork under the jacket and beautifully designed interiors - a perfect gift for all young readers.
Morrigan may have defeated her deadly curse, passed the dangerous trials and joined the mystical Wundrous Society, but her journey into Nevermoor and all its secrets has only just begun. And it's important…
No one dies of natural causes or ages past 25 on ShareHaven island. And at age 15, thanks to scientific discovery, lab-born teens receive the memories of someone who has tragically died in an accident, returning a loved one to their Family.
Most teens consider it an honor to receive new memories and join a Family. But Jennza worries about taking someone else’s memories. She’s afraid to become a mother, wife, and sister to strangers. She worries, “With someone else’s memories, will I still be me?” As she’s struggling with this confusing concept, she witnesses a shocking murder and recognizes the handsome blue-eyed killer. Torn between loyalty to her new family and a new friendship, she risks her life to seek justice—uncovering monstrous secrets of her Utopic island.
