Books like The Big Wish by Brandon Robshaw
Sam's ordinary day is upended when a bright shooting star grants him an astonishing million wishes, with the only rule that they must be logically possible. Eager to navigate the challenges of a new school and improve his family’s situation, Sam quickly learns that each wish carries its own unpredictable consequences. Over the course of the story, he must weigh the appeal of instant solutions against the complex realities of cause and effect, ultimately discovering that the best outcomes may come from thoughtful choices rather than wishful thinking.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Brandon Robshaw
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