{"product_id":"9781681194318","title":"The Seventh Wish","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Seventh Wish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Kate Messner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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 a wish in exchange for its freedom, her world quickly turns upside down, as her wishes go terribly and hilariously wrong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust as Charlie is finally getting the hang of communicating with a magical wishing fish, a family crisis with her older sister brings reality into sharp focus. Charlie quickly learns that the real world doesn't always keep fairy-tale promises and life's toughest challenges can't be fixed by a simple wish . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcclaimed author Kate Messner expertly weaves fantasy into the ordinary, in an important story of self-reliance and hope that will open readers' eyes to the wonders and challenges of their world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An empathetic, beautiful, magical, fiercely necessary book that stares unflinchingly at the very real challenges contemporary kids face and gently assures them they are not alone. Kate Messner gives her readers a story to cherish.\" - Anne Ursu, author of BREADCRUMBS and THE REAL BOY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hopeful, empathetic, and unusually enlightening.\" - starred review, \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich and daring . . . As she did in \u003ci\u003eAll the Answers\u003c\/i\u003e, Messner lightens a heavy theme with a bit of magic.\" - \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A charming fantasy story with threads of several deep themes that could serve as the basis for thoughtful discussion.\" - \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Messner uses her particular brand of magical realism to face some tough but necessary stuff. . . . An enjoyable and informative story.\" - \u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Messner melds realism with a bit of magic for a charming middle grade story. . . . Charlie’s determination and spunk will appeal to readers.\" - \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Messner writes insightfully of Charlie’s experiences.\" - \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It's no surprise that Kate Messner’s magic pen could write a charming, moving, funny, and ultimately very surprising story about a magic pencil!\" - Wendy Mass, New York Times best selling author of 11 BIRTHDAYS, on ALL THE ANSWERS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Messner (Manhunt) has created a relatable, sympathetic character in anxious Ava, and her story is at its best when Ava's life remains centered around the norms of her school, friends, and multigenerational family.\" - \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on ALL THE ANSWERS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ava learns lessons about coping and bravery that should resonate with middle grade readers struggling with their own anxieties . . . An emotionally resonant portrait of a sweet girl whose struggles are firmly rooted in reality.\" -\u003ci\u003e Booklist on ALL THE ANSWERS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Will appeal to Wendy Mass fans as well as those who love Messner’s previous novels.\" - \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal on ALL THE ANSWERS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed NPR Best Book of the Year (2016), Long-listed New York Times Book Review Notable Books of the Year (2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781681194318\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury USA Childrens","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40619693342926,"sku":"9781681194318","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_201d1fd8-6945-47a1-8bb6-8d3a0d4e72ac.jpg?v=1638405893","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781681194318","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}