Wishworks, Inc.

by Stephanie S. Tolan

Book Overview

From the Newbery Honor-winning author of SURVIVING THE APPLEWHITES: If wishes were dogs, every kid would have one . . . but when Max asks for a dog from Wishworks, Inc., he gets more than he expected!Max is handling his parents' divorce, his new home and school, and a big bully named Nick the only way he knows how: by running away. In his mind, he and his beautiful dog King have thrilling adventures in the woods; they conquer aliens and slay dragons;...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0545031540
• ISBN13: 9780545031547
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

A fun, surprising story

Stephanie Tolan's WISHWORKS INC tells of an unusual wishing place where every wish is guaranteed for fun and adventure. Max's simple wish for a dog brings all of the above in a fun, surprising story illustrated by Amy June Bates with black and white line drawings throughout. A fine pick for libraries seeking easier stories for elementary-level readers past the picturebook age.