Billy Miller Makes a Wish

Written & illustrated by Kevin Henkes

Part of the Billy Miller series

A young boy navigates the challenges of growing up and understanding the world around him.

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192 pages· 17,557 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

On his birthday, Billy Miller wishes for excitement, but when an ambulance arrives at his neighbor's house, he fears his wish went too far. As Billy navigates a summer filled with misplaced love letters, surprising critters, and misguided tattoos, he wonders if he's responsible for the chaos. Amidst the laughter and unexpected twists, Billy discovers a surprise that could change everything for his family. Will his wish bring joy or more trouble? Dive into this heartwarming tale of family, friendship, and the magic of wishes that almost come true.

From the publisher

Billy Miller is back! The stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes’s award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling The Year of Billy Miller, Billy Miller Makes a Wish is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible story about summer, family, and wishes that (almost) come true. A great choice for young middle grade readers.Billy Miller Makes a Wish is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author, and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books and the Clementine series. On his birthday, Billy Miller wishes for something exciting to happen. But he immediately regrets his wish when an ambulance rushes to his neighbor’s house. Is Billy responsible? Award-winning author Kevin Henkes delivers a short, funny, and emotionally complex novel complete with misplaced love letters, surprising critters, art projects, misguided tattoos–and another surprise for Billy and his family, maybe the best one yet! Illustrated throughout with black-and-white art by the author, this is a perfect novel for the early elementary grades and an essential choice for summer reading. A stand-alone companion to The Year of Billy Miller, a Newbery Honor Book.

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