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The Seventh Wish

Kate Messner

Ages 8–12

Readers rate it 4.0 (5 on Hardcover)

228 pages · Released Sep 3, 2026

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A note for parents

The Seventh Wish is a contemporary fantasy about a girl seeking her family's attention through magical wishes, with themes of self-worth and connection. The story explores how wanting to be noticed can lead to unintended consequences, teaching readers about the value of authentic relationships over external solutions. While there are some moments of emotional struggle and family tension, the overall tone is heartwarming and age-appropriate for middle-grade readers.

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From the publisher

"Unsure of how to get her family's attention, Charlie comes across the surprise of her life one day while ice-fishing...in the form of a floppy, scaly fish offering to grant her a wish in exchange for its freedom"-- "Unsure of how to get her family's attention, Charlie comes across the surprise of her life one day while ice-fishing...in the form of a floppy, scaly fish offering to grant her a wish in exchange for its freedom"--

Shelved under

  • Schools
  • Wishes
  • Magic
  • Family life
  • Fiction
  • Children's fiction
  • Magic, fiction
  • Family life, fiction
  • Schools, fiction
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Fishes, fiction

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ISBN 9781619633766

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