Wishes for Beginners

Gr 3—5—Willow Doyle, who comes from a long line of fairy godmothers, is doing well blending in at her humdrum school. She has a BFF and a dog, and she finally gets to grant her first wish. Or she would if things didn't keep going wrong. When popular Miranda invites her, but not her friend, to sleep over, Willow decides to keep the invitation a secret from Katie. Meanwhile, Miranda's loose tooth threatens to ruin her cousin's wedding and forces Willow into a visit with the dreaded tooth fairy. When she tries using her magic to solve the problems, things don't turn out quite the way she'd hoped. A humorous, lighthearted adventure with some true-to-life lessons, this is a charming addition to the series. Kids will love the fairy magic, talking animals, and hilarious mix-ups. Recommend to fans of Barbara Park's Junie B. Jones.—Terry Ann Lawler, Phoenix Public Library, AZ