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Life-changing wish brings popularity, but at a cost.

This book could be a good read for someone who has ever wished to be popular and accepted by their peers. "The Wish" explores the consequences and painful truths behind seeking popularity, making it relatable and thought-provoking. Gail Carson Levine, known for her enchanting storytelling, delivers a modern-day fairy tale with a twist, where readers will be captivated by the very real struggles of Wilma as she navigates her extraordinary predicament. This book offers a valuable lesson about the importance of being true to oneself, reminding us that true acceptance comes from within.

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ISBN: 9780064473613
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 2001-08-21
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult
Related Topics: Fantasy, Teen, Young Adult, Coming of Age
Goodreads rating: 3.37
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There's nothing wrong with Wilma Sturtz. She's perfectly nice. But nobody cares about nice at Claverford, her middle school. Wilma is left out, forgotten, ignored -- until she meets an extraordinary old lady who grants a for Wilma to be the most popular kid in school. Presto! Everything changes. Now Wilma has more best friends than she can keep track of and forty dates to the Graduation Night Dance; and someone is writing her love poetry. What more could she want? Nothing! But will it last? How can Wilma make sure she is never unpopular again? From Gail Carson Levine, author of the Newbery Honor book Ella Enchanted, this modern-day fairy tale shows a very real girl in a very unusual predicament, and along the way it reveals some painful truths about whether or not we really want to be liked for who we are.
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Life-changing wish brings popularity, but at a cost.

This book could be a good read for someone who has ever wished to be popular and accepted by their peers. "The Wish" explores the consequences and painful truths behind seeking popularity, making it relatable and thought-provoking. Gail Carson Levine, known for her enchanting storytelling, delivers a modern-day fairy tale with a twist, where readers will be captivated by the very real struggles of Wilma as she navigates her extraordinary predicament. This book offers a valuable lesson about the importance of being true to oneself, reminding us that true acceptance comes from within.