Return to Sender
Vera Brosgol, illustrated by Vera Brosgol
Oliver and his mother have finally found a home, but he feels out of place at his new private school, where his mother works as the custodian. Wanting an easier life, Oliver puts a wish into a mysterious mail slot. The wish comes true, bringing him pizza, rare sneakers, and other things he wants without paying for them. This adventure combines a magical mailbox with Oliver’s grief, family concerns, and the consequences of getting what he wished for.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
