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Billy Miller Makes a Wish
Hardcover
Series: Miller Family Story, Book 2
FamilyGeneral Juvenile Fiction
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ISBN13: 9780063042797
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: Apr 6 2021
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.80
Height: 1.10 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.60
Language: English
Full of heart and depth.--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Henkes is a master of characterization. --The Horn Book (starred review)
A first-rate choice for reading aloud.--Booklist (starred review)
Billy Miller is back! This stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes's award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling The Year of Billy Miller, Billy Miller Makes a Wish is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible story about summer, family, and wishes that (almost) come true.
Billy Miller Makes a Wish is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author, and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books and the Clementine series.
On his birthday, Billy Miller wishes for something exciting to happen. But he immediately regrets his wish when an ambulance rushes to his neighbor's house. Is Billy responsible? Award-winning author Kevin Henkes delivers a short, funny, and emotionally complex novel complete with misplaced love letters, surprising critters, art projects, misguided tattoos--and another surprise for Billy and his family, maybe the best one yet!
Illustrated throughout with black-and-white art by the author, this is a perfect novel for the early elementary grades and an essential choice for summer reading. A stand-alone companion to The Year of Billy Miller, a Newbery Honor Book.
What happens when a birthday wish goes a little too well?
- A Relatable Big Brother: Follows eight-year-old Billy Miller as he navigates the responsibility and fun of being a big brother during one very eventful summer.
- Heartwarming Sibling Story: Features the hilarious and loving relationship between Billy and his funny, trouble-making little sister, Sal.
- Laugh-Out-Loud Funny: Packed with gentle humor and comical mishaps, from permanent-marker tattoos to a bat in the basement.
- Perfect for Summer Reading: An ideal chapter book for kids ages 6-10, especially fans of the Ramona and Clementine books.
- A Surprise Ending: The summer of chaos leads to the Miller family's best surprise yet, making this a story full of warmth and heart.
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