As You Wish - Chelsea Sedoti 电子书mobi+epub
Product details
Teens > Literature & Fiction > Magical Realism
Hardcover: 432 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire (January 2, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1492642312
ISBN-13: 978-1492642312
No.1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Parents Fiction
As You Wish Hardcover – January 2, 2018
by Chelsea Sedoti (Author)
https://www.amazon.com/As-You-Wish-Chelsea-Sedoti/dp/1492642312
Product details
Teens > Literature & Fiction > Magical Realism
Hardcover: 432 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire (January 2, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1492642312
ISBN-13: 978-1492642312
If you could make one wish that was guaranteed to come true―what would you wish for?
Rules for Wishing:
1. Never let an outsider find out about wishing. (Zip your lips and throw away the key.)
2. Wishes that would impact the world are off limits (i.e. no bringing back the dinosaurs).
3. Do no harm. (Murder = no bueno.)
4. No time travel. (What's done is done, pal.)
5. No bringing back the dead. (Come on. You've seen what happens in THE WALKING DEAD.)
6. NEVER BREAK THE RULES. (Seriously. We mean it. See Rule #7.)
7. There are always consequences.
Madison is a small town in the Mojave desert on the road between nothing and nowhere. It's an unremarkable speck on the map, which is perfect for protecting the town's secret. Because in Madison, everyone can make one wish on their eighteenth birthday-and that wish always comes true.
Most of Eldon's classmates have had their wishes picked out for months, even years. Not Eldon. He's seen how wishing has hurt the people around him. His parents' marriage is strained, his sister is a virtual ghost in their house, his ex-girlfriend is dating his ex-friend...where does he even begin?
One thing is for sure: Eldon has only twenty-five days to figure it out―and the rest of his life to live with the consequences.
Editorial Reviews
Review
"Heartbreaking, other times hilarious, but always thought-provoking. An unexpectedly affecting book that will have readers pondering what they would wish for if given the chance." - Booklist
"Poignant... Will inspire readers to explore the question: if you could have one wish, what would it be" - Kirkus
"An engrossing read, fantastical and believable at the same time." - Horn Book Magazine
"The plot itself transcends Eldon's quest for a wish and becomes a study of human nature. This is a good story that includes a bit of romance, sports, friendship, family issues, and coming of age. A thoroughly engaging choice for readers of realistic fiction and magical realism." - School Library Journal
"Depending on the reader, this novel offers different levels of intensity, starting with the everyday sort of teen troubles, progressing to difficult family dynamics, and reaching up to the ethical dilemmas wishing can create-all while being easy to read and hard to put down." - VOYA Magazine, Perfect Ten
"The book provides an interesting and original premise that will open up some great discussion about what students might wish for and what the ramifications of those wishes might be." - School Library Connection
"The countdown structure creates a natural hook, and Sedoti (The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett) makes good use of her what-if premise to give readers much to consider. She successfully captures the feelings of uncertainty that come with nascent adulthood, the desire to leave home, and waiting for one's life to begin." - Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Chelsea Sedoti fell in love with writing at a young age after discovering that making up stories was more fun than doing her school work (her teachers didn't always appreciate this). In an effort to avoid getting a "real" job, Chelsea explored careers as a balloon twister, filmmaker, and paranormal investigator. Eventually she realized that her true passion is writing about flawed teenagers who are also afraid of growing up. When she's not at the computer, Chelsea spends her time exploring abandoned buildings, eating junk food at roadside diners, and trying to befriend every animal in the world. She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada where she avoids casinos, but loves roaming the Mojave Desert. To read more about her adventures, visit chelseasedoti.com.
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