Wish Giver

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A Newbery Honor Book that the New York Times called an eerie delight, The Wish Giver is an engaging literary folk story about those who get what they wish for-whether they want it or not. n n The people of Coven Tree are no strangers to magic. In fact, the town's very name comes from a gnarled old tree where covens of witches used to gather. Even now, imps and fiends continue to appear, frightening the townsfolk with their devilish pranks. n n Usually these creatures are easy to spot. They have a particular smell, or sound, or way of moving, that betrays their dark nature. n n But Thaddeus Blinn showed none of these signs when he came to Coven Tree. He was just a funny little man who drifted into town with a strange tale about being able to give people whatever they wished-for only fifty cents. n n There was nothing scary about him. At least, not until the wishing began... n