Wishworks, Inc.
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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; they embarrass Nick so he never comes near Max again. Then Max happens upon a store called Wishworks, Inc., which promises his wish will come true in real life, "guaranteed." He wishes for a real dog to fulfill all his dreams. And then a real dog named Goldie appears on his doorstep . . . but she may be a little more real than Max expects!
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
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A fun, surprising story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
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.
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