Billy Miller Makes a Wish
Billy Miller Makes a Wish by Kevin Henkes, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2021, is a humorous and engaging story that follows the adventures of Billy Miller as he navigates the complexities of summer, family, and the nature of wishes. This edition features 179 pages of text, complemented by black-and-white illustrations by the author, making it accessible for early elementary readers.
In this stand-alone companion to The Year of Billy Miller, readers will find a narrative filled with relatable experiences and emotions. The story begins on Billy’s birthday when he wishes for excitement, only to face unexpected consequences that lead to a series of amusing and heartfelt events. Themes of family dynamics, social interactions, and the exploration of feelings are woven throughout, making it a fitting choice for those interested in juvenile nonfiction and fiction that addresses social topics and emotions.
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“Full of heart and depth.”–Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Henkes is a master of characterization. –The Horn Book (starred review)
“A first-rate choice for reading aloud.”–Booklist (starred review)
Billy Miller is back! This stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes’s award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling The Year of Billy Miller, Billy Miller Makes a Wish is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible story about summer, family, and wishes that (almost) come true.
Billy Miller Makes a Wish is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author, and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books and the Clementine series.
On his birthday, Billy Miller wishes for something exciting to happen. But he immediately regrets his wish when an ambulance rushes to his neighbor’s house. Is Billy responsible Award-winning author Kevin Henkes delivers a short, funny, and emotionally complex novel complete with misplaced love letters, surprising critters, art projects, misguided tattoos–and another surprise for Billy and his family, maybe the best one yet!
Illustrated throughout with black-and-white art by the author, this is a perfect novel for the early elementary grades and an essential choice for summer reading. A stand-alone companion to The Year of Billy Miller, a Newbery Honor Book.
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