The Wish Giver
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1983 · Est. 4 hour read

The Wish Giver

By Bill Brittain

In Coven Tree, wishes come true, but at what cost?

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192 pages· 27,661 words· Est. 4 hour read
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In the magical town of Coven Tree, Thaddeus Blinn offers to grant wishes for fifty cents. The townsfolk, intrigued by his promise, soon discover that getting what they wish for isn't as simple as it seems. As their desires unfold, unexpected consequences arise, leaving them to question the true price of their wishes. What will they sacrifice for their heart's desires, and can they undo the chaos that follows? Dive into a tale where magic and reality collide, and every wish comes with a twist.

From the publisher

The people of Coven Tree are no strangers to magic. In fact, the town’s very name comes from a gnarled old tree where covens of witches used to gather. Even now, imps and fiends continue to appear, frightening the townfolk with their devilish pranks. Usually these creatures are easy to spot. They have a particular smell, or sound, or way of moving, that betrays their dark nature. But Thaddeus Blinn showed none of these signs when he came to Coven Tree. He was just a funny little man who drifted into town with a strange tale about being able to give people whatever they wished - for only fifty cents. There was nothing scary about him. At least, not until the wishing began…

Awards

Newbery Honor (1984)
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Format
Pages
192
Words
27,661
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
720L
Themes & topics
Books about wishesBooks about magic
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~Q
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
499
Publication
Published
January 1, 2001
First published
April 1, 1983
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780812446203

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