One Wish

A girl who sees fairies faces danger when her friend vanishes.

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352 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Tanya Fairchild can see fairies, but they're nothing like the stories. They're mischievous and dangerous, casting spells if she missteps. When she meets Ratty, who shares her sight, she finds hope. But when Ratty disappears, Tanya must confront a perilous secret that could destroy them both. Can she navigate this hidden world and save her friend, or will the fairies' dark magic prevail?

From the publisher

Having the ability to see fairies means that Tanya Fairchild’s life has never been easy. After all, real fairies are nothing like the ones in books; ones that grant wishes or leave money for teeth. Real fairies don’t like to be talked about and cast spells if Tanya steps out of line, and the most she’s ever received in exchange for one of her teeth is a chewed up toffee. Of course, it would help if Tanya knew someone, anyone else could see them, too.

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Reading age: 10–13
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 720L

For the grown-ups

The parent guide

What families may want to know

Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.

Scary Villains and Characters

This book includes villains chasing after and kidnapping the boy, Ratty. It also contains repeated inclusions of scary characters that add to the suspense of the story. The fairies and magical creatures in this book tend to be more frightful than fun. From sneaky, teasing fairies, to those who sew all of your clothes shut, and more frightening creatures like shapeshifters and Nessie Needleteeth who lives in the river and captures children for food.

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