Wish is a fictional novel written by Barbara O’Connor. This book is about a
girl making the same wish every day since fourth grade. Even though it looks like
situations will not allow her to fulfill her wish, she finds a way. However, she may
realize that she never needed this. The main characters are Charlie Reese,
Wishbone, and Howard. She really wishes for a real family. However, her new family
does not seem to fit her wish. To achieve this she wishes every day since 4th grade
to have a perfect family. She doesn't find the wish but she finds a dog, named
Wishbone. She realized her wish may be coming true and in a different way.
She plans to be happy with what she has, and truly enjoys what she is going
through. Even though she finds bitter truths she learns friendship and belonging
and a family. She has many important lessons and decides to continue them
through her life. Most compelling aspect is when she realizes she may not be sure
but she's actually wishing for it. I was disappointed due to her family problems
that she has been going through, and I did not think that she deserved this. I
think that's because she always wishes for a perfect family, but when it does not
happen she's disappointed, which hurts her. The thoughts are feelings in this
book inspired by friendship and belonging. I'd recommend this book to those who
love wishes and love stories about someone wishing, with some twist.