Thoroughly recommended as one of the funniest, most exciting and original children's novels. The plot takes place around the eternal struggle between good and evil, Heaven and hell. The main character, Meg has to redeem herself after her death to secure her place in heaven and is sent back to help an old man complete his wish list of three tasks. A comical, thought provoking and quite often sad story that is a must for any fan of Colfer.
Meg Finn is in trouble. Unearthly trouble. Cast out of her own home by her stepfather after her mother's death, Meg is a wanderer, a troublemaker. But after a botched attempt to rob a pensioner's flat, Meg, along with her partner in crime, Belch, ends up in a very sticky situation. Meg's soul is up for grabs as the divine and the demonic try every underhanded ploy imaginable to claim it. Her only chance for salvation is the Wish List. But how can she persuade the pensioner Lowrie to help her when she has wronged him? And even if she can persuade him, will she really have enough good points to face up to St Peter?
An unforgettable and gritty tale of life, death and an unexpected hereafter.
