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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2015
Wish
A person waits for someone to arrive, but they never come, until one day they finally do.
48 pages· 185 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Wish Series
35 books · Published 2013–2024
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$858
Cake Pop Crush
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2013
A bake-off rivalry threatens Ali's family bakery and her heart.
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$1597
Gaby, Lost and Found
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
A young girl seeks a forever home while her family falls apart.
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$759
You're Bacon Me Crazy
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014
Can Tessa and Asher save the food truck and confront their feelings?
Macarons at Midnight
Chapter Book · 2015
A girl seeks a mystery boy from a midnight bakery encounter, but complications arise.
#1
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$1597
Wish
Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2015
A person waits for someone to arrive, but they never come, until one day they finally do.
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$674
Best Friend Next Door
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
Two girls with mirrored lives face friendship's trials and surprises.
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$759
Sit, Stay, Love
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016
A girl must save a pug from a life of showbiz while confronting unexpected feelings.
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$699
The Only Girl in School
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
Claire is the only girl in school, facing bullies and lost friendships. Can she outsmart the boys?
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$674
Allie, First at Last
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
Can Allie win the contest and reclaim her friendship, or will ambition cost her everything?
#3
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$799
Hot Cocoa Hearts
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016
A holiday job, a blizzard, and a surprising crush challenge Em's festive spirit.
#5
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$759
Donut Go Breaking My Heart
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017
A shy girl lands a film role, facing stage fright and a charming star.
#2
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$1597
Dream
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2017
A gorilla family dreams of their child's future possibilities and adventures.
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$674
Pugs and Kisses
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018
A borrowed pug leads to tangled lies and unexpected romance. Can truth untangle Ana's heart?
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$674
Blizzard Besties
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
A blizzard threatens Vanesa's winter vacation as she races to rescue her brother with unexpected allies.
#7
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$759
I Only Have Pies for You
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018
A TV show, a rival, and a secret recipe could save a struggling pie shop.
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$759
Lety Out Loud
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Lety must win a secret contest to adopt her favorite shelter dog before it's too late.
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$674
Pugs in a Blanket
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Two mystery pugs appear, sparking chaos and a quest to uncover their origins.
#8
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$759
Shake It Off
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Can Bria's milkshakes save the farm and help her fit in?
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$759
Random Acts of Kittens
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
A girl's plan to find homes for kittens tests friendships and uncovers unexpected challenges.
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$759
The Love Pug
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
A matchmaking pug stirs up romance and secrets before the school dance.
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$759
Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
Best friends face a love triangle when a new girl arrives, testing their bond over pumpkin spice lattes.
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$674
Alpaca My Bags
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
A girl's anxiety and a prank threaten her new alpaca friends. Can she save them?
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$858
Meow or Never
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
A secret cat and a school musical test Avery's courage.
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$759
Girls Just Wanna Have Pugs
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Can a dog-walking business save friendships or tear them apart?
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$759
Clique Here
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
A girl uses science to reinvent herself, but her past complicates her new life.
#36
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$759
Wish Upon a Stray
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
An immigrant girl finds friendship and music with a mysterious dog and a neighbor's band.
#9
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$759
A Batch Made in Heaven
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
A secretive bakery, a forbidden kitchen, and a competition that could change everything.
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$759
Picture Perfect
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Grace's Christmas wish for a puppy turns into a surprising journey with a pig and a chance to heal others.
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$674
Double Clique
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Can science mend a broken friendship before a bully ruins everything?
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$759
Pizza My Heart
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
New town, pizza disasters, and unexpected crushes challenge Maya's fresh start.
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$759
True to Your Selfie
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
Ella must choose between popularity and her true self in middle school.
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$759
Hedge Over Heels
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
New kid Rayna and her hedgehog face a talent show and friendship challenges.
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$759
This Is How I Roll
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
A young chef defies her father's secrets to pursue her culinary dreams, risking family trust.
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$759
Starting from Scratch
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
Janie's life unravels as her new stepsister and a pesky cat disrupt her perfect world.
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$759
Cool Cat
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
A viral cat video propels Nova into popularity, but her web of lies threatens everything.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Wish series?
There are 35 books in the Wish series. It began with Wish in 2015, and the newest book, Cool Cat, was published in 2024.
What order should you read the Wish books in?
Start with Wish and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #35.
What ages are the Wish books best for?
The series is best for ages 2–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
The Creatives Behind the Books
The authors and illustrators who bring Wish to life.
01
Matthew Cordell
Author & Illustrator
MC
02
Suzanne Nelson
Author
SN
03
Angela Cervantes
Author
AC
04
Carolyn Mackler
Author
CM
05
Natalie Standiford
Author
NS
06
Yamile Saied Méndez
Author
YM
07
Jenny Goebel
Author
JG
08
Jazz Taylor
Author
JT
09
Anna Staniszewski
Author
AS
10
Rhiannon Richardson
Author
RR
11
Megan McCafferty
Author
MM
12
Elise McMullen-Ciotti
Author
EM
13
Debbi Michiko Florence
Author
DF
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