The Whispers

By Greg Howard

A boy's quest for magical creatures may reveal more than he bargained for.

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272 pages· 57,123 words· Est. 8 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Eleven-year-old Riley embarks on a quest to find the Whispers, mystical beings he believes can grant wishes. Desperate to bring his missing mother back, Riley and his friend Gary venture into the woods. As they search, Riley's beliefs and hopes are tested, leading to unexpected revelations. Will the Whispers fulfill his deepest wish, or will Riley discover something entirely different? This journey will challenge everything he holds true.

From the publisher

A heartrending coming-of-age tale set in the South, perfect for fans of Bridge to Terabithia and Counting By 7s. Now in paperback. Eleven-year-old Riley believes in the Whispers, magical wood creatures that will grant you wishes if you leave them tributes. Riley has a lot of wishes. He wishes bullies at school would stop picking on him. He wishes Dylan, his 8th grade crush, liked him, and Riley wishes he would stop wetting the bed. But most of all, Riley wishes for his mom to come back home. She disappeared a few months ago and Riley is determined to find her. So he goes on a camping trip with his friend Gary to look for the Whispers and ask them to bring his mom back home. But Riley doesn’t realize the trip will shake the foundation of everything that he believes in for forever.

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