Ed and his sister Roo are faced with the most boring half-term holiday in history: five days spent in the company of their elderly neighbour Miss Filey, and her ancient, smelly cat. But when they find a box of birthday candles in a cupboard in Miss Filey's house, their world is changed completely. These are no ordinary candles, every single one of them comes with a wish. There's only one problem: some of those wishes actually belong to someone else . . .
Wished
Wished
Summary
From the bestselling author of Wed Wabbit, Wished is a hilarious misadventure about how the biggest wishes can come true, in the most unexpected ways.
Wished Summary
Wished Reviews
Very wise, very magic, very, very funny * Hilary McKay *
It seems that Lissa Evans only writes instant classics . . . she's one of the funniest writers for any age * Anthony McGowan *
I can't stop thinking about this beautiful and very funny book * Jenny McLachlan *
A superbly funny misadventure about unexpected friendships and living life to the full * Editor's Choice, The Bookseller *
A perfect, flawless, funny, touching book, with the best grumpy talking cat of all time * Nicola Skinner *
It seems that Lissa Evans only writes instant classics . . . she's one of the funniest writers for any age * Anthony McGowan *
I can't stop thinking about this beautiful and very funny book * Jenny McLachlan *
A superbly funny misadventure about unexpected friendships and living life to the full * Editor's Choice, The Bookseller *
A perfect, flawless, funny, touching book, with the best grumpy talking cat of all time * Nicola Skinner *
About
Lissa Evans still remembers writing her first joke, aged 7 (it involved a hippo). She never lost her interest in funny lines, and, following a medical degree, she changed careers to become a comedy producer for radio and TV. Her children's novels have been shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award, Carnegie Medal, and Branford Boase Award. Her books for adults include Their Finest Hour and a Half, which was longlisted for the Baileys Prize and made into a recent film (Their Finest, starring Bill Nighy); Old Baggage and V for Victory.
Additional information
GOR012423148
9781788452021
178845202X
Wished by
Used - Like New
Hardback
David Fickling Books
2022-04-07
272
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins