Best Wishes (Book 1)

Fifth grader Becca lives in Manhattan with her mom and brother. Her parents are divorced and her Dad recently moved to California. Sadly, Becca won't have her dad with her for this birthday. Becca was planning to celebrate her birthday with Harper, her best friend with a sleepover. Unfortunately, she also seems to be losing her best friend Harper who is becoming more interested in a new friend, Georgette. A pretty bad start to the day for Becca!

Title: Best Wishes (book 1 in the series)

Author: Sarah Mlynowski

Publisher: Scholastic Press

However, she finds out that a mysterious package has been delivered to her home in her name with an unfamiliar handwriting. The package contained a beautiful bracelet and a note which read "Speak one wish to make it true". Becca wishes for not just one but many friends! Whoa! Her wish instantly comes true! 

Strangers say hello to her in the hallway, popular kids in the school invite her to sit with them for lunch, and even Harper seems to want to take back her best friend badge! Slowly, this turns into an attention-seeking competition. Even her principal and teacher want to be her friend. At first, Becca is delighted to see that her wish worked wonderfully well, but as time passes by, she starts feeling that things are getting out of hand! Becca tries to remove the bracelet in hopes of stopping the spell but it won't come off!

What does she do in this situation..? Is she able to settle things down..? Try reading the story..

📚 A story about friendships with a background of magic and mystery

📚 Lovely story with good adequate illustrations.

📚 Perfect magical fantasy for kids ages 8+

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