A beautifully illustrated and magical classic about the power of wishes for readers aged 7+
"A story full of wishes and a big dollop of magic." Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
"Ideal for newly confident readers." The Telegraph
"I'm often asked to recommend books for young Harry Potter fans and this sweet, funny fantasy adventure with age-appropriate peril is perfect." Irish Independent
Wanted! A wishkeeper's apprentice.
When Felix makes a very special wish, he doesn't expect to be offered a job as an apprentice to wishkeeper Rupus Beewinkle. Now Felix must save the town's wishes from the wishsnatcher, who wants to destroy hopes and dreams everywhere.
Beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Rachel Sanson.
PRAISE FOR THE WISHKEEPER'S APPRENTICE
"Full of wonder and magic." Abi Elphinstone
"Charming and magical, with shades of E Nesbit." Editor's Choice, The Bookseller
"An enchanting story - with fun twists and turns - that is sure to warm your heart." Aisha Bushby
"A fun and original adventure with a zing of magic." L.D. Lapinski
"Supremely charming." Carlie Sorosiak
"Imaginative, heart-warming... A magical tale." A.F. Steadman
"Plenty of dialogue and chapter imagery to keep newly independent readers encouraged." – Irish Examiner
1 of 1 copy available
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Release date
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781529514490
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781529514490
- File size: 119245 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- Lexile® Measure: 640
- Text Difficulty: 2-3
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Reviews
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January 29, 2024
Ten-year-old Felix Jones is miserable: his best friend Max has moved away from their hometown of Whittlestone, and Rebecca, his beloved older sister, has been ignoring him. Trudging home alone—Rebecca forgot (or refused) to pick him up from soccer again—Felix pauses at Whittlestone’s fountain, wishing on his last penny for Rebecca to like him again. Elderly wishkeeper Rupus Beewinkle appears and laments that while he wants to grant Felix’s wish, his wishfulness gauge reports a dangerous level of downcast and disheartened feelings resulting from granted wishes mysteriously dissolving. As Rupus’s newly appointed apprentice, Felix must seek out the monster destroying Whittlestone’s wishes, along the way discovering that he himself is the result of a wish Rebecca made a decade ago—and, if the fur-covered wishsnatcher remains at large, Felix will fade from existence. British author Chivers Khoo’s debut is a pleasantly cozy fantasy starring a resourceful hero with a knack for sorting out the delightfully disorganized Rupus, and whose yearning to repair his sibling bond is affecting. A recipe for snorlicks, the heartening wishkeeper’s drink of choice, concludes. Most characters read as white. Ages 7–10.
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