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Three children. One long, boring school holiday at an ancient neighbour's. One very old, very smelly cat. But when Ed and co find a box of birthday candles and make a wish, their world is changed completely. For with every candle comes a wish, but some of those wishes actually belong to someone else . . .

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A witty, skilful romp * Sunday Times *
This magic adventure is a wish come true * The Times *
A joyful celebration of living life to the full, this bubbles over with humour, adventure and positive messages * Daily Mail *
The award-winning Lissa Evans returns with another warm-hearted, laugh-out-loud funny read * Sunday Express *
It's the book I wished I'd wrote * Frank Cottrell-Boyce *
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 *
Magic is the word when it comes to Lissa Evans' dazzling, laugh-out-loud children's books ... Wished is one of her classics ... hilariously funny but instinctively kind, entertaining and eminently wise * Lancashire Evening Post *

Wished

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    A Paperback / softback by Lissa Evans, Bec Barnes

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      Publisher: David Fickling Books
      Publication Date: 05/01/2023
      ISBN13: 9781788452038, 978-1788452038
      ISBN10: 1788452038

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Three children. One long, boring school holiday at an ancient neighbour's. One very old, very smelly cat. But when Ed and co find a box of birthday candles and make a wish, their world is changed completely. For with every candle comes a wish, but some of those wishes actually belong to someone else . . .

      Trade Review
      A witty, skilful romp * Sunday Times *
      This magic adventure is a wish come true * The Times *
      A joyful celebration of living life to the full, this bubbles over with humour, adventure and positive messages * Daily Mail *
      The award-winning Lissa Evans returns with another warm-hearted, laugh-out-loud funny read * Sunday Express *
      It's the book I wished I'd wrote * Frank Cottrell-Boyce *
      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 *
      Magic is the word when it comes to Lissa Evans' dazzling, laugh-out-loud children's books ... Wished is one of her classics ... hilariously funny but instinctively kind, entertaining and eminently wise * Lancashire Evening Post *

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