Wish

I got Wish for my teenage sister, and she really loved it! The story is heartfelt, moving, and full of emotion — perfect for a teen who enjoys character-driven fiction. It’s an easy read but still meaningful, and she said she couldn’t put it down. The themes of friendship, hope, and self-discovery make it a book that sticks with you long after you finish. A beautiful, thoughtful gift for any teen reader — highly recommend! 📖✨

A touching story about hope, belonging, and finding where you truly fit in. Charlie Reese is a relatable character whose journey feels real and emotional. The writing is simple but powerful, making it easy to connect with the story. Overall, it’s a heartfelt book that I highly recommend

he Wish book is such a sweet and meaningful story. The message is heartwarming, and it keeps children engaged from beginning to end. The illustrations are beautiful, and the story opens up great conversations about hope, kindness, and believing in yourself. It’s a wonderful book for bedtime reading and one we enjoy coming back to.

"Wish" by Barbara O'Connor You'll enjoy this book if you are looking for a sincere and, touching, heartwarming, and kind story about friendship in all aspects. The Plot: We follow Charlie Reese. She is 11 years old, and her family is broken. So, the girl sets off to live with her aunt and uncle in another town. She starts adjusting to her new life, which is not cloudless. Charlie has her list of things to wish on, and every time, she makes a wish from the bottom of her heart. She meets a wise boy who helps her a lot and brightens her days; she meets a stray dog that will play a significant role in her new life. Whether Charlie's wish comes true, whether her life gets back on track, and whether the little girl has a chance for a truly loving family. You can find out while reading this glorious book. The Writing Style: It was written adorably easily, and I read it almost in one sitting. I wish I could have read this book when I was eleven because it consists of many wise lessons and brilliant examples of behaving in this or that situation. The notions of friendship, love, care, motivation, and kindness are beautifully portrayed. This book is cleverly written. It's full of heartwarming and heart-squeezing moments that made me sob. This book is full of enchanting childhood spirit when you believe that every wish is about to come true, sooner or later. The Characters: I fell in love with most of them from the first lines and felt total disgust toward some of them. All the characters are described masterfully and magnificently in the slightest detail. I enjoyed the multilayers in describing their features and how deeply and profoundly the author depicted their souls. The characters felt alive, and I kept living with them after reading the book. The Fave Quote: "You can't judge people for the mistakes they make. You judge them for how they fix those mistakes." Would I read other books by this author: Sure! My humble rating is: 5/5

Charlie Reese is scrappy, just like her daddy; she lets her feelings boil to the surface without stopping to think about what she will do or say, and that often gets her into trouble. When her father is placed in jail and her mother is struggling to remain on her own two feet, Charlie is sent to live with an aunt and uncle she has never met in a town that is markedly different from where she grew up. Every day, Charlie searches for opportunities to make a wish—the same one she has been making for years—with the persistent hope that it will come true. Despite her initial reluctance to accept her new surroundings, Charlie is slowly drawn out of her protective shell and finds that her wish may be granted in ways she did not expect. This middle grade coming of age story focuses on Charlie and her struggle to come to terms with her current reality. Desperately clinging to the potential life she could have had with her birth parents, she becomes a thread that is pulled so tightly that it threatens to snap with any added pressure. No matter how people behave toward her, Charlie finds reasons to lash out and hurt others as an expression of her own internal pain. It is fulfilling to observe Charlie's transformation as she begins to come into her own and realize that she is just as deserving of affection as anyone else. Succinct and well-designed, this story flows easily from beginning to end and is especially suited to younger middle grade readers. Whether or not readers have experienced Charlie's specific feelings, they will recognize and empathize with Charlie’s innate desire to be loved and accepted for who she is. Themes of finding family outside of a blood connection—from friends to animals and beyond—permeate the narrative and lead to a satisfying conclusion. Likewise, the repetitive mention of Charlie's wish without going into detail about what it is will keep readers engaged until the final page is turned. Heartwarming and poignant, this is an important story for middle grade readers. Because it investigates a character whose challenges initially define her, readers will observe first-hand how Charlie manages to overcome the obstacles in her way and settle into a life that is a best fit for her. Strong themes of friendship and learning from one’s mistakes are evident throughout the novel, and the overall approach makes it an excellent selection for classroom reading. This lovely tale is a positive addition to library collections for middle grade readers.

Good read

My son and I read it for bed time. We both loved it. As an adult I enjoyed the raw emotion of the characters.

Excellent book.

This story is wonderful, I read it with my 8 year old and I think I enjoyed it more than her. Regardless the message that is being told in this story is very heart felt and I recommend it for young readers.

Excelente obra infantil.

the book was really intresting and i just wanted my kindle to be charged cause it died when i was on 90%. Why i chose 4 and half stars is cause there were no proper mysterys there were lots of small every day mysterys but not one big main mystery but the story was mostly happy like 10% violent 30% wishing and 5% sad and 55% happy. This is my opinion of the book have a good time ;)

Good buy for return gifts

okay i read this 2 years ago when i was 10 not gonna lie i read it after 1 month of getting the book soo it was a gift actually a prize i could get any 2 books if i worked and got a good grade in my test and i read it its amazing recommen for up 9 or 10 its good however it has smoking and hanging out with boys in highschool its not the main character by the way and the dad is in jail her mum wont get up of her bed so dont recommend down 9 but if your up then i think you can read it its still amazing reccomend a lot