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Ten-year-old Rose O’Reilly and her best friend from birth, Linney, vowed they’d be together until the day they would meet up in heaven floating on clouds of pink cotton candy. Then, boom, Linney moves 2,000 miles away.
Feeling abandoned, Rose turns to Grandpa, whose wife, his own best friend, has recently died. They hold chat cafes in the kitchen on Sundays. It helps them to forget how much losing your best friend hurts. With Grandpa’s help, Rose learns that friends are everywhere if you have a big heart and know where to look.
Your grandpa can be your friend. Or a boy with cerebral palsy, and a lost dog, or a classmate who comes to school with unexplained bruises. Still, there’s that achy hole in her heart Linney left behind. She asks Venus, the Evening Star, for a new best friend, for Grandpa to come to live with them, and for a dog of her own. May as well wish for a dog too, because wishes are free.
It’s a tall order. Even for Venus.
Reviews: “Howell creates deep, caring relationships…(Wishes Are Free) evokes a classic children’s novel feel with a beautiful mixture of heart and life lessons sprinkled throughout…the book is extremely well done.” ~ Book Life ~~~ “Diana Mercedes Howell has presented an unforgettable, pure, and powerful story.” ~ Jessica Barbosa, Readers Favorite ~~~ “This ‘Wonder Years’ meets Anne of Green Gables is a not-to-be-missed story for lovers of excellently written, sweet coming-of-age stories of pre-teen angst and wonder.” ~ Goodreads ~~~ “Readers will find Rose’s friendship journey to be a refreshing thrill…” ~ Kirkus Reviews ~~~ “A friend gave me this book, and I immediately bought several copies for my granddaughter, nieces, and friends. It’s a wonderful read, full of positive thoughts and the warmth of friendship.” ~ Susan Washburn, Amazon customer
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