Wishes Are Free - Rose O'Reilly And Grandpa, #1 - E-book - ePub

                                                              Awarded the Bronze Medal in Readers' Favorite Children's Coming of Age Category, 2024                                                                                     Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award for Excellence                                                                                                  Winner Readers' Favorite Five Star Medallion Ten-year-old Rose O'Reilly and her best friend from birth, Linney, vowed they'd be together until the day they would meet up in heaven floating on clouds of pink cotton candy.
Then boom, Linney moves 2, 000 miles away. Feeling abandoned, Rose turns to Grandpa, whose wife, his own best friend, has recently died. They hold chat cafes in the kitchen on Sundays. It helps them to forget how much losing your best friend hurts. With Grandpa's help, Rose learns that friends are everywhere if you have a big heart and know where to look. Your grandpa can be your friend. Or a boy with cerebral palsy, and a lost dog, or a classmate who comes to school with unexplained bruises.
Still, there's that achy hole in Rose's heart Linney left behind. She asks Venus, the Evening Star for a new best friend, for Grandpa to come to live with them, and for a dog of her own. May as well wish for a dog, too, because wishes are free. It's a tall order. Even for Venus. Customer Reviews:"I was given this book by a friend and immediately bought several copies for my granddaughter, nieces, and friends.
It's a wonderful read, full of positive thoughts and the warmth of friendship." ~ Susan Washburn, Amazon Customer "Rose's resilience and her grandfather's kindness is refreshing. This story is perfect for kids of all ages." ~ Amazon Customer "...many twists and turns that keep you intrigued till the end." S J Main, ~ Amazon "A joy to read." ~ Lyn Wiltse, Amazon Customer Professional Reviews: "Howell creates deep, caring relationships...(Wishes Are Free) evokes a classic children's novel feel with a beautiful mixture of heart and life lessons sprinkled throughout...the book is extremely well done." ~ Book Life "This 'Wonder Years' meets Anne of Green Gables is a not-to-be-missed story for lovers of excellently written, sweet coming-of-age stories of pre-teen angst and wonder." ~ Goodreads "The focus on the bond between a young girl and her grandfather is a refreshing element in contemporary fiction.
This relationship is central to the narrative, guiding the plot through its various twists and keeping the reader engaged. The themes of friendship, love, and coming of age are woven throughout the story, making it particularly appealing to young readers... Howell's adeptness in creating an enchanting story, leaving readers with a sense of anticipation for future works from this gifted author. ~ Literary Titan "Readers will find Rose's friendship journey to be a refreshing thrill..." ~ Kirkus Reviews