{"product_id":"the-wish-giver-three-tales-of-coven-treet-isbn-9780060206871","title":"The Wish Giver: Three Tales of Coven Treet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Newbery Honor Book that the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e called \"an eerie delight,\" \u003cem\u003eThe Wish Giver \u003c\/em\u003eis an engaging literary folk story about those who get what they wish for—whether they want it or not.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually these creatures are easy to spot. They have a particular smell, or sound, or way of moving, that betrays their dark nature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Thaddeus Blinn showed none of these signs when \u003cem\u003ehe\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere was nothing scary about him. At least, not until the wishing began...\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eWhen a strange little man comes to the Coven Tree Church Social promising he can give people exactly what they ask for, three young believers-in-magic each make a wish that comes true in the most unexpected way.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A literary folk story at its best. Folksy, fascinating, and fun.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “The fast-paced events conclude suspensefully in a rope-pulling contest that has Dan’l struggling for his very soul. Brittain seasons his tale with generous amounts of tension, merriment, and magic.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStarred Review)ALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “The plot unfolds in short, suspenseful chapters ... the brisk pace of the action makes this a pleasing addition to American folklore, and the nine excellent illustrations are shadowy, misty, spooky, yet full of humor.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStarred Review) School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This delightfully spooky tale should send shivers up and down the love-to-be-scared circuit. And with good reason. An eerie delight.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889622446309,"sku":"NP9780060206871","price":18.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780060206871.jpg?v=1730231620","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-wish-giver-three-tales-of-coven-treet-isbn-9780060206871","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}