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The Big Wish

The Wish Sisters Book 2
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In The Big Wish by Allison Rushby, a young girl, with the help of her faithful dog, stumbles upon a magical piece of jewellery that grants her the power to make an unlimited number of wishes. As she navigates the fun and chaos that ensue, she learns important lessons about friendship, responsibility, and the true meaning of happiness in this whimsical adventure.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you love stories filled with magic, friendship, and adventure. It promises to capture the imagination of children with its whimsical narrative and engaging characters, making it a perfect read for young book enthusiasts who believe in the power of wishes and dreams.

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The Big Wish

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Imagine if your baby sister could make wishes come true... The second book in a funny, magical new series for early readers.

It's a big day. Flick is leading book club for the very first time. It doesn't help that her little sister is super cranky. Birdie is sick of being told she's not big enough to do things. She's making lots of silly wishes and being big is one of them.

How can Flick do a good job at book club when there's a giant baby Birdie in the library?

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The Big Wish by Allison Rushby is a children's book that has been praised for its engaging storytelling and relatable characters. Readers appreciate the imaginative plot and clever twists, making it a delightful read for young audiences. The book's themes of friendship and adventurous spirit resonate well, providing an exciting and heartfelt experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702265938

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 February 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Karen Blair
  • Illustrated by Karen Blair

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 104g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Allison Rushby (Author) Allison Rushby is a children's, YA and fiction author with more than 20 books to her name. Her middle-grade books The Turnkey and The Mulberry Tree (Walker / Candlewick) are spooky tales aimed at intermediate readers. Allison has three new middle-grade books publishing with Walker Books in 2022, and has previously been published by Allen and Unwin Australia, Harper Collins, St Martins and others. Allison is an admin of the popular parent Facebook group 'Your Kid's Next Read' with Megan Daley and Allison Tait. Karen Blair (Illustrator) When Karen Blair was young, she wished she could see the fairies in the garden and would sometimes leave baked beans out for them. She also wished that she could draw all day and now the wish has come true! Karen loves to illustrate characters who are young, old and in between. She lives in Fremantle, Western Australia, with her husband, two children and a small dog called Dobby, who thinks he's a cat. To learn more about Karen, visit karenblair.com.au.

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