Wish

Name: Wish
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (20653 reviews)
Author: Barbara O'Connor

by Barbara O'Connor

Contemporary Fiction Young Adult

4.7 (20,653)

4.7 stars from 20,653 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

$2.99KU63% off peak

Last checked: Jun 6, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're a parent or teacher looking for a middle-grade novel that handles longing and belonging without getting sappy.
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You're drawn to stories about found family and understated character growth, especially ones with a dog that steals every scene.

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You prefer fast-paced plots with high stakes and dramatic twists, not gentle character journeys.
You're looking for a book heavy on adventure or fantasy elements rather than quiet, emotional discovery.
You want a story that wraps everything up with a neat bow, rather than one that leaves room for readers to sit with the complexity.

About this book

Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade, using various methods such as cutting off the pointed end of a slice of pie and wishing on it as she takes the last bite. When she is sent to live with family she barely knows in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, her wish seems unlikely to come true. That changes when Charlie meets Wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor boy who surprises her in unexpected ways. Through her new friendships and experiences, Charlie discovers that what she thought she wanted may not be what she actually needs.

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$2.99 – $7.99

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 63% off peak. Price has dropped 4 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 726 days. Typically stays discounted for 1 day.

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Currently #4,101 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.7★ from 20,653 reviews

Gaining approximately 124 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has remained stable at 4.7 over the tracking period.

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