Flesh and Blood
Flesh and Blood by Chris Priestley is a high readability edition published by Union Square Publishing in July 2025. This 128-page book presents a story set during an air raid, where young Bill, while sheltering with his family, makes a wish for a brother instead of a sister. Shortly after, an injured boy is taken in by Bill’s family, but as time passes, the boy’s mysterious nature raises unsettling questions about the consequences of wishes.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of historical fiction and spine-chilling horror, exploring themes of desire and the unexpected outcomes that can arise from seemingly innocent wishes. The story delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the eerie transformation of the boy as he recovers. With its engaging plot and accessible format, this book aims to resonate with a diverse audience, encouraging reading success for those interested in literature that blends elements of fantasy and suspense.
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During an air raid, huddled in the bomb shelter with his family, the different sounds of the war humming around him, when Bill makes his wish. He says it out loud, three times: “I wish for a brother instead of a sister.” It seems like his wish comes true almost immediately when his family takes in an injured boy found in a nearby bombed-out house after the raid. No-one knows who the boy is. He never speaks, and his burnt face is wrapped in bandages while it heals. As the weeks pass, the boy becomes stranger and stranger. When Bill confronts the boy, he discovers that wishes can sometimes go horribly, horribly wrong . . .
Union Square & Co.’s EVERYONE CAN BE A READER books are expertly written, thoughtfully designed with dyslexia-friendly fonts and paper tones, and carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.
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