WISH YOU WEREN’T
Publication date: March 17, 2014
Genre: Middle Grade Sci-Fi/Fantasy
About the Book:
Marten doesn't believe in the power of wishes. None of his
have ever come true. His parents ignore him, his little brother is a pain and
his family is talking about moving to Texas. Not cool. So when he makes an
impulsive wish during a meteor shower, he doesn't expect it to make any
difference.
Until his annoying brother disappears.
With the present uncertain and his brother’s future in limbo, Marten finds himself stuck in his past. And if he runs out of time, even wishes might not be enough to save the ones he loves.
Until his annoying brother disappears.
With the present uncertain and his brother’s future in limbo, Marten finds himself stuck in his past. And if he runs out of time, even wishes might not be enough to save the ones he loves.
Beyond the Stars – Other
Ways to Wish
by Sherrie Petersen
Ever make a wish as you’re blowing out candles? Or as you throw some coins into a fountain? In WISH YOU WEREN’T, Marten makes a wish on a star for his brother to disappear. But stars aren’t the only things people use to make wishes. Here are a few other wish “tokens,” some you might not have heard of:· Eyelashes: Make a wish as you blow it from your fingertip.· Dandelions: Those puffs of white spread wishes everywhere when you blow on them as you make your wish. Like candles on a cake, all the seeds need to blow away for the wish to come true.· Tunnels: As a child I would close my eyes, touch a screw and make a wish as we drove through tunnels. It’s harder to do as an adult (I don’t recommend closing your eyes while you drive!) but I still encourage my kids to do this one.· Wishbones: The bigger the bird, the stronger the wish. Whoever has the larger piece after it’s pulled apart has their wish granted.· Books: If you drop a book, step on it with one foot and make a wish. But be sure to pick it up with the opposite hand or the wish won’t come true.What do you use to make your wishes? Have any of them have come true?
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Praise for WISH YOU WEREN’T
“If you’re looking for the same old formula middle grade
fantasy, this isn’t it. Wish You Weren’t is magically real. You wouldn’t be
surprised if you met Marten in “real” life, but what he encounters in this
story is pure magic.” ~VALERIE HOBBS, award-winning author of Wolf, Sheep and
Minnie McClary Speaks Her Mind
“Wish You Weren’t is a sweet story about the blessings of
family contained within the rip-roaring roller coaster of time travel. It is a
page turner that kids are going to love!” ~KATIE D. ANDERSON, bestselling
author of Kiss & Makeup
“I love all the science details mixed with fantasy in Wish
You Weren’t — just the kinds of flights-of-science-fancy I wish I had as
child!” ~SUSAN KAYE QUINN, bestselling author of the Mindjack Trilogy, Faery
Swap and Third Daughter
“Fun and accessible, rich with realism and heart, this
magical adventure reminds us of the things truly worth wishing for.” ~CASEY
McCORMICK, literary agent intern and blogger at Literary Rambles
About the Author
Sherrie Petersen still believes in magic and she loves to write (and
read!) stories that take her on fantastic adventures. In addition to writing
middle grade novels, Sherrie moonlights as a graphic designer, substitute
teacher, freelance writer, school newspaper advisor, yearbook advisor and
mother of two children. She spends her free time watching movies, driving kids
around and baking cookies. Or eating them.
Sherrie Petersen still believes in magic and she loves to write (and
read!) stories that take her on fantastic adventures. In addition to writing
middle grade novels, Sherrie moonlights as a graphic designer, substitute
teacher, freelance writer, school newspaper advisor, yearbook advisor and
mother of two children. She spends her free time watching movies, driving kids
around and baking cookies. Or eating them.
WISH YOU WEREN’T is her
debut novel.
Find the Author
Twitter: @SherriePetersen
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