Books like If I Had One Wish.. by Jackie French Koller
When Alec utters a desperate wish that his younger brother never be born, a mysterious magic brings it to life. The joker’s world shifts dramatically, revealing how fragile and intertwined family bonds can be.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jackie French Koller
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