The Wish Giver by Bill Brittain

The Wish Giver by Bill Brittain

A Newbery Honor Book that the New York Times called "an eerie delight," The Wish Giver is an engaging literary folk story about those who get what they wish for--whether they want it or not.

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 townsfolk 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...

★ “The fast-paced events conclude suspensefully in a rope-pulling contest that has Dan’l struggling for his very soulBrittain seasons his tale with generous amounts of tension, merriment, and magic.” — Starred Review)ALA Booklist ★ “The plot unfolds in short, suspenseful chapters ... the brisk pace of the action makes this a pleasing addition to American folklore, and the nine excellent illustrations are shadowy, misty, spooky, yet full of humor.” — Starred Review) School Library Journal “A highly original fantasy The wonder and humor of the story are finely evoked by animated charcoal drawings conveying atmosphere and a sense of mystery.” — The Horn Book “A literary folk story at its best. Folksy, fascinating, and fun.” — The Kirkus Reviews “This delightfully spooky tale should send shivers up and down the love-to-be-scared circuit. And with good reason. An eerie delight.” — The New York Times

Children of all ages enjoy Bill Brittain's stories about the rural New England village of Coven Tree. The Wish Giver was a Newbery Honor Book, and it was named an ALA Notable Children's Book as well as a School Library Journal Best Book alongside Devil's Donkey. Professor Popkin's Prodigious Polish was awarded a Pick of the Lists by American Bookseller, and Dr Dredd's Wagon of Wonders was a 1988 Children's Editors' Choice (ALA Booklist). Brittain has also authored a number of other charming books that have gained critical recognition. Bill Brittain lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with his wife Ginny. His books include All the Money in the World, which won the Charlie May Simon Children's Novel Prize and was adapted for an ABC-TV Saturday Special; and The Fabulous Freshman, which was declared an ALA Suggested Book for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.

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ISBN 13	9780064401685
ISBN 10	0064401685
Title	The Wish Giver
Author	Bill Brittain
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	2019-05-16
Number of pages	192
Prizes	Winner of Library of Congress Children’s Books (United States)., Winner of School Library Journal Best Book (United States)., Winner of Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) (United States)., Winner of Notable Children’s Book in the Language Arts (NCTE) (United States)., Winner of Newbery Honor Book (United States)., Winner of ALA Notable Children’s Book (United States)., Winner of Horn Book Fanfare (United States).
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