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The Seventh Wish - by Kate Messner (Paperback)

The Seventh Wish - by  Kate Messner (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Kate Messner dazzles readers with another magical middle grade novel perfect for fans of Lisa Graff or Wendy Mass.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>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 a wish in exchange for its freedom, her world quickly turns upside down, as her wishes go terribly and hilariously wrong. <p/>Just 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 . . . <p/>Acclaimed 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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>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 <p/>Hopeful, empathetic, and unusually enlightening. - starred review, <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/>Rich and daring . . . As she did in <i>All the Answers</i>, Messner lightens a heavy theme with a bit of magic. - <i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/>A charming fantasy story with threads of several deep themes that could serve as the basis for thoughtful discussion. - <i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>Messner uses her particular brand of magical realism to face some tough but necessary stuff. . . . An enjoyable and informative story. - <i>BCCB</i> <p/>Messner melds realism with a bit of magic for a charming middle grade story. . . . Charlie's determination and spunk will appeal to readers. - <i>School Library Connection</i> <p/>Messner writes insightfully of Charlie's experiences. - <i>Booklist</i> <p/>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 <p/>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. - <i>Publishers Weekly on ALL THE ANSWERS</i> <p/>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. -<i> Booklist on ALL THE ANSWERS</i> <p/>Will appeal to Wendy Mass fans as well as those who love Messner's previous novels. - <i>School Library Journal on ALL THE ANSWERS</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Kate Messner</b> is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books like <i>Over and Under the Snow</i>, <i>Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt</i>, and <i>How to Read a Story</i>; novels like <i>Capture the Flag, All the Answers, </i>and <i>Breakout; </i>theFergus and Zeke easy reader series, and the Ranger in Time historical chapter book series. Kate lives on Lake Champlain with her family and is trying to summit all forty-six Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines.<br>www.katemessner.com<br>@KateMessner</p>

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