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Narrated by:
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Suzy Jackson
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By:
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Barbara O'Connor
About this listen
Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade. She even has a list of all the ways there are to make the wish, such as cutting off the pointed end of a slice of pie and wishing on it as she takes the last bite.
But when she is sent to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to live with family she barely knows, it seems unlikely that her wish will ever come true.
That is until she meets Wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor boy who proves surprising in lots of ways. Suddenly Charlie is in serious danger of discovering that what she thought she wanted may not be what she needs at all.
From award-winning author Barbara O'Connor comes a middle-grade novel about a girl who, with the help of a true-blue friend, a big-hearted aunt and uncle, and the dog of her dreams, unexpectedly learns the true meaning of family in the least likely of places.
©2016 Barbara O'Connor (P)2016 Recorded BooksListeners also enjoyed...
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Age Level: 7 and up Grade Level: 2nd and up Over 2000 five-star series ratings and reviews on Amazon and Goodreads! How much trouble can a talking fox be? My name is Jonah Johnson, and I'm in the 6th grade - but please call me Joe. My whole world was turned upside down when I met a talking fox. He's my best friend now, but Fox is in danger after the school bully, Shane, caught him talking to me at my twelfth birthday party. To make matters worse, I've got to worry about Old Nelly's rotten eggs! My Fox Ate My Cake is a funny fantasy for kids, teachers, and parents. It's an enjoyable story ...
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- By Amazon Customer on 02-28-25
By: David Blaze
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The Reluctant Dragon
- By: Kenneth Grahame
- Narrated by: Anton Lesser
- Length: 53 mins
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The Boy lives in a cottage with his mother and father, and the Dragon lives in a cave on the Downs. The Boy is his only friend. The Dragon is not at all the sort of Dragon one might expect to meet, however: he's polite and friendly.
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THE HAPPY BOHEMIAN DRAGON
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 07-20-17
By: Kenneth Grahame
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The Secret Lake
- By: Karen Inglis
- Narrated by: Karen Inglis
- Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbor's small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through? Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound, and a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake.
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I love this book
- By Amazon Customer on 03-24-21
By: Karen Inglis
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Halfway to Harmony
- By: Barbara O'Connor
- Narrated by: Christopher Gebauer
- Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
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Walter Tipple is looking for adventure. He keeps having a dream that his big brother, Tank, appears before him and says, “Let’s you and me go see my world, little man.” But Tank went to the army and never came home, and Walter doesn’t know how to see the world without him. Then he meets Posey, the brash new girl from next door, and an eccentric man named Banjo, who’s off on a bodacious adventure of his own. What follows is a summer of taking chances, becoming braver, and making friends.
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Laughed, cried, learned and loved the characters.
- By Michelle on 01-27-21
By: Barbara O'Connor
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Rebekah - Girl Detective Books 1-8: Fun Short Story Mysteries
- By: PJ Ryan
- Narrated by: Roxana Bell
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
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Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky nine-year-old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay…EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all! Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.
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Great Little Stories That Kids Will Enjoy
- By Kindle Customer on 04-04-14
By: PJ Ryan
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How to Steal a Dog
- By: Barbara O’Connor
- Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
- Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
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Barbara O’Connor’s How to Steal a Dog blew critics away and quickly became a fan-favorite. After being abandoned by her father, Georgina Hayes is forced to spend much of her time watching her younger brother, while their mother works two jobs to make ends meet. When she sees a missing-dog poster offering a $500 reward, Georgina cooks up a scheme to steal a look-a-like dog and claim the reward. But things don’t quite go as planned.
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very good
- By LaTasha Robinson-Penilton on 03-09-16
By: Barbara O’Connor
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The Fairies of Sunflower Grove
- Books 1-6: A Funny Chapter Book Series for Kids Ages 9-12
- By: PJ Ryan
- Narrated by: Gwendolyn Druyor
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
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Fifi is one of the kindest fairies in all of Sunflower Grove. She will do anything in her power to help maintain the magic of the home that she loves so much. When something - or someone - appears to be stealing precious water from the soil, Fifi and her fairy friends will stop at nothing to restore the nature around them, even if it means going up against one of their own. If you like magic, kid's fairy tales and stories with heart, you'll love The Fairies of Sunflower Grove series!
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My 6 year old granddaughter loves this!
- By Sue Lee on 08-03-21
By: PJ Ryan
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Molly Polly's Unicorn
- By: Marie Andrea
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
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Molly Polly had one birthday wish—to see a real unicorn. The morning after her birthday, her wish comes true when she finds Firefly, a beautiful red unicorn, in her backyard. With her cat Frisky by her side, Molly Polly goes on an amazing adventure to the Land of Enchantment. There, she meets friendly fairies, busy elves, and playful sprites. Together, they get ready for the best birthday party ever. Molly Polly’s Unicorn" is a sweet story about friendship, wonder, and believing in your dreams. Perfect for bedtime or Storytime, this magical book will make young imaginations soar. Join ...
By: Marie Andrea
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Beyond the Bright Sea
- By: Lauren Wolk
- Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie, Lauren Wolk
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
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The moving story of an orphan, determined to know her own history, who discovers the true meaning of family. Twelve-year-old Crow has lived her entire life on a tiny, isolated piece of the starkly beautiful Elizabeth Islands in Massachusetts. Abandoned and set adrift in a small boat when she was just hours old, Crow’s only companions are Osh, the man who rescued and raised her, and Miss Maggie, their fierce and affectionate neighbor across the sandbar.
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- By Cherie N on 12-03-17
By: Lauren Wolk
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Jack And The Beanstalk & Other Stories
- By: BBC Audiobooks
- Narrated by: Lenny Henry, Sheridan Smith
- Length: 1 hr and 2 mins
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"Jack and the Beanstalk", read by Lenny Henry
"Goldilocks and the Three Bears", read by Sheridan Smith
"Puss in Boots", read by Lenny Henry
"Snow White", read by Sheridan Smith. Here are four fantastic stories, full of magic and fun, that young children are sure to love!
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Jack and the beanstalk
- By Amazon Customer on 03-02-21
By: BBC Audiobooks
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The Magic Flower Shop
- By: Gina Mayer
- Narrated by: Khristine Hvam
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
- Original Recording
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Nine-year-old Violet loves spending time in her Aunt Abigail's flower shop in their small British town. And she's so excited to stay overnight with her Aunt Abigail for the first time! But when Aunt Abigail has to leave to deal with an emergency, Violet and her friends, twins Jack and Zack, start poking around - and discover that her aunt owns an ancient magical flower book and uses her flower magic to make people happy! Violet wants to do that, too. Her first mission: making a match between two of her teachers. Unfortunately, it all goes wrong!
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Cute distraction
- By IndMind on 02-07-21
By: Gina Mayer
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The Secret Garden
- By: Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Narrated by: Carrie Hope Fletcher
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
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Mary Lennox starts her life as an unhappy victim of circumstance. After the loss of her parents, she moves to rural Yorkshire to live with a distant uncle where she resents the wildness of the countryside. At first, she struggles to find a place in this new existence. Although unsure about her surroundings and its occupants, through the gentle guidance of the maid she gradually becomes interested in the story of Mrs Craven, who apparently used to spend her time in a garden at the house, the key to which has vanished.
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Fabulous
- By Lady Lightning on 05-19-20
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- Angela Adams
- 04-27-19
I “WISH”
I “WISH” every child and grown-up would read this book. Attention grabbing from the very first sentence, this book wound its way into my heart. I laughed and cried and enjoyed every minute spent listening to this gem of a book! As an English teacher with 27 year’s experience teaching high school and middle school, this book resonates with so many “real-life” situations that students face. I “WISH” I could place this book in the hands of every student I teach. For those who live in loving environments, it would help them understand the other side of the coin, and for those who live in less nurturing environments, this book would help them see they are not alone and maybe, just maybe, saying “pineapple,” when things get rough, would result in a little less anger and the consequences that often follow. This is a “six” star book and the reading performance is a “six” star, as well.
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- V.L.B
- 04-26-19
Wishing upon ten stars for this review!
Five stars simply isn’t enough to express my pleasure and appreciation to the author and narrator of WISH. As a foster parent to a child near the age of Charli, I can relate to her emotional vulnerability and longing for stability and normalcy. After listening to the book myself, I am now sharing it with my sweet charge. I believe that it is refreshing for her to follow the story of a protagonist so like herself. There is so much hope and simply joy in the story. Here’s to wishes coming true for all such hurting children.
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- SHAUNie
- 06-01-19
Beautiful.
Love this book and I am a 58 year old woman. I would highly recommend it to all. We all need a friend like Howard!
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- bri
- 04-25-19
CUTEEEEEEE
Such a cute lovely story that children need to read. Even being an adult, I enjoyed this book.
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- Sue E. Hage
- 09-24-19
Sue
I loved this book- made me laugh out loud and also wipe away tears!The characters are wonderful especially Howard!
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- Marcia Vandalsem
- 04-25-19
Very sweet coming of age story.
This book was an easy listen. I really enjoyed the story and the characters. it is worth the purchase price. I read pleasantly surprised.
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- antoinette hartman
- 04-30-19
So good
I love the girls voice and the book it is so good I can’t what read another book from the author.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!!!!!!!!
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- Christine Esau
- 05-07-19
Great Story
loved it....thoroughly enjoyed listening to it! would highly recommend it! had a really good storyline.
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- Tana
- 08-14-19
A warm hearted story !
It makes you look at life with new eyes, and a new appreciation. Narration was spot on!
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- Dawn
- 01-18-20
loved it
what a nice difference from Murder Mysteries and nonfiction horror stories. a nice change from my reading
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