Wishing Day
Wishing Day by Lauren Myracle is a captivating tale published by HarperCollins on May 3, 2016, featuring 336 pages in English. This book introduces readers to Natasha, the eldest of three sisters in the town of Willow Hill, where a unique tradition allows girls to make three wishes on the third night of the third month after their thirteenth birthday. As Natasha grapples with her wishes—an impossible dream, a self-fulfilling desire, and the deepest longing of her heart—she navigates the complexities of family, loss, and the magic that surrounds her.
In this enchanting story, readers will explore themes of family and multigenerational connections, as well as the interplay of fantasy and reality. Natasha’s journey is marked by her longing for her missing mother, her budding crush, and her desire to be acknowledged amidst the chaos of her household. The narrative unfolds as she visits the willow tree on her Wishing Day, leading to unexpected outcomes that challenge her understanding of hope and magic. This first installment in a trilogy invites readers to reflect on the power of wishes and the bonds that tie families together.
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From beloved and bestselling author Lauren Myracle comes the first book in an enchanting trilogy about three sisters, the magic of traditions, and the extraordinary power of hope. This heartwarming, timeless story is perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Ingrid Law.
On the third night of the third month after a girl’s thirteenth birthday, every girl in the town of Willow Hill makes three wishes.
The first wish is an impossible wish.
The second is a wish she can make come true herself.
And the third is the deepest wish of her secret heart.
Natasha is the oldest child in a family steeped in magic, though she’s not sure she believes in it. She’s full to bursting with wishes, however. She misses her mother, who disappeared nearly eight long years ago. She has a crush on one of the cutest boys in her class, and she thinks maybe it would be nice if her very first kiss came from him. And amid the chaos of a house full of sisters, aunts, and a father lost in grief, she aches to simply be . . . noticed.
So Natasha goes to the willow tree at the top of the hill on her Wishing Day, and she makes three wishes. What unfolds is beyond anything she could have imagined.
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