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Rose and the Wish Thing: A Journey of Friendship

Caroline Magerl, illustrated by Caroline Magerl

Rose feels alone after arriving in a new town, where everything seems unfamiliar. She wishes for a friend, and the Wish Thing begins a journey toward her from far away. The book asks how wishes might come true while portraying Rose's hopefulness and search for friendship. Pen-and-ink drawings convey the story's magical elements and Rose's experience of finding friends.

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Themes
Belonging · Change And Transitions · Fantasy And Magic · Friendship
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Published
March 8, 2016
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9780553536171
Language
English
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