Joplin, Wishing
Joplin, Wishing by Diane Stanley is a middle grade novel published by HarperCollins on May 12, 2020. This 272-page book explores themes of family, friendship, and the magic of wishes through the journey of a young girl named Joplin. While cleaning her grandfather’s house, she discovers pieces of a broken platter that lead her to unexpected friendships and a magical adventure.
In this story, Joplin’s wish to find a friend at school becomes intertwined with the fate of Sofie, a girl cursed to grant wishes for centuries. As Joplin and her new friend Barrett work to help Sofie escape her predicament, they confront challenges that test their courage and loyalty. The narrative delves into social themes and the complexities of blended families, all while weaving elements of fantasy and magic into the fabric of their journey.
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A heartfelt and magical middle grade novel in the tradition of Tuck Everlasting and Bridge to Terabithia, about family, wishes, and the power of true friends to work magic.
While cleaning out her reclusive grandfather’s house, Joplin discovers pieces of a broken platter in a cookie tin. After having the platter repaired, Joplin wishes that she could both find a friend at school, and befriend the girl pictured in the platter.
The next day, Joplin befriends a boy named Barrett, and also notices a girl outside her apartment. A girl who looks remarkably like the girl in the platter…
The girl introduces herself as Sofie, and she has a terrible secret. Cursed to grant wishes for the owner of the platter for all of time, she has been trapped for centuries. Joplin and Barrett vow to help her, but freeing Sofie is more complicated than they could have imagined, and the three friends end up against a sinister foe who could put them all in terrible danger.
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