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In *Wishes, Kisses, and Pigs*, eleven‑year‑old Louise makes a wish on the first evening star, only to find her brother turned into a pig. Determined to set things right, she deploys her own wishes, affectionate kisses, and a touch of magic to reverse the enchantment and bring her family back together.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Betsy Gould Hearne
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