The Wish Switch

By Lynn Painter

Emma's wishes go awry, benefiting Jackson. Can they fix the magical chaos before disaster strikes?

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320 pages· 52,894 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Emma Rockford discovers a magical wishing well, hoping to transform her middle school life. But when new kid Jackson's wishes interfere, chaos ensues, granting his desires instead. As their families face unexpected consequences, Emma and Jackson must join forces to untangle the magical mess. Can they restore balance before everything unravels? Dive into a whimsical tale of friendship, magic, and unexpected alliances.

From the publisher

Magic and mayhem collide in beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Lynn Painter’s hilarious children’s book debut, perfect for fans of Sarah Mlynowski and Wendy Mass. Emma Rockford knows it will take bonafide magic to make middle school everything she wants it to be. Luckily, before Emma’s beloved Nana died, she left detailed instructions on how to access an ancient, secret, magical wishing well. Emma follows each step and plans out every moment…except for the one where the obnoxious new kid, Jackson, tosses in wishes of his own that literally knock her wishes off course. When seventh grade starts, Emma discovers that her wishes are starting to come true, alright. But not for her…for Jackson. Which, the two quickly discover, could have disastrous consequences for both of their families, and cost Emma her best friends. Can they set everything straight in time to prevent full-blown catastrophe? With the trademark wit and heart that have earned her legions of fans, #1 New York Times bestselling author Lynn Painter delivers a laugh-out-loud story of friendship, family, and wishing–with a delightful dash of magic.

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