“Grounded firmly in present-day middle school life, this has just enough magic to be unsettling and keep readers engaged. This is Myracle’s narrative sweet spot.” - Booklist The touch of fantasy seems more believable because the story is so firmly grounded in realistic details of setting, character, and plot. “Myracle lets the reader decide whether magic is really coming into play. This unique coming-of-age story belongs in all middle grade collections.” - School Library Journal “Beyond a family or friendship story, issues of mental illness, homelessness, and what it means to be a girl are explored.the magical realism within the pages adds a lambent quality to the narrative. “Lauren Myracle’s Wishing Day is pure magic! A delightful read from start to finish.” - Lisa Greenwald, author of Pink & Green is the New Black What unfolds is beyond anything she could have imagined. So Natasha goes to the willow tree at the top of the hill on her Wishing Day, and she makes three wishes. And amid the chaos of a house full of sisters, aunts, and a father lost in grief, she aches to simply be… noticed. She has a crush on one of the cutest boys in her class, and she thinks maybe it would be nice if her very first kiss came from him. She misses her mother, who disappeared nearly eight long years ago. She’s full to bursting with wishes, however. Natasha is the oldest child in a family steeped in magic, though she’s not sure she believes in it. The second is a wish she can make come true herself.Īnd the third is the deepest wish of her secret heart. On the third night of the third month after a girl’s thirteenth birthday, every girl in the town of Willow Hill makes three wishes. This heartwarming, timeless story is perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Ingrid Law. From beloved and bestselling author Lauren Myracle comes the first book in an enchanting trilogy about three sisters, the magic of traditions, and the extraordinary power of hope.

Wishing Day by Lauren Myracle