"Full of heart and depth."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Henkes is a master of characterization. -The Horn Book (starred review)
"A first-rate choice for reading aloud."-Booklist (starred review)
Billy Miller is back! This stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes's award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling The Year of Billy Miller, Billy Miller Makes a Wish is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible story about summer, family, and wishes that (almost) come true.
Billy Miller Makes a Wish is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author, and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books and the Clementine series.
On his birthday, Billy Miller wishes for something exciting to happen. But he immediately regrets his wish when an ambulance rushes to his neighbor's house. Is Billy responsible? Award-winning author Kevin Henkes delivers a short, funny, and emotionally complex novel complete with misplaced love letters, surprising critters, art projects, misguided tattoos-and another surprise for Billy and his family, maybe the best one yet!
Illustrated throughout with black-and-white art by the author, this is a perfect novel for the early elementary grades and an essential choice for summer reading. A stand-alone companion to The Year of Billy Miller, a Newbery Honor Book.
| ISBN: | 9780063042803 |
| Publication date: | 26th May 2022 |
| Author: | Kevin Henkes |
| Publisher: | Greenwillow Books an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Series: | A Miller Family Story |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories Children’s / Teenage general interest: Boys and men PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours PSHE: Family Issues Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age Stories about Family and Friends Funny School Stories Children’s / Teenage: Chapter books (transitional storybooks) Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction |