You Wish 1
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Series and Publisher: You Wish   

Annotation: What if you found a genie’s magic lamp, and rubbed it only to discover that YOU were the genie? Avery McLean is just you... more
 
Reviews: 2
Catalog Number: #373408
Format: Perma-Bound Edition
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel
Copyright Date: 2023
Edition Date: 2024 Release Date: 01/09/24
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: Publisher: 1-603-09532-2 Perma-Bound: 0-8000-4545-9
ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-603-09532-7 Perma-Bound: 978-0-8000-4545-6
Dewey: Fic
Dimensions: 24 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist (Fri Oct 04 00:00:00 CDT 2024)

Nothing ever exciting happens to Avery: she's just a lonely girl living with her father in a dead-end town. But when she discovers that her mother is not only alive but also a genie trapped in another world, she uses her recently granted wishes and her magical friend Gribblet to rescue her mom and reunite her family. Bold colorization, vivid backgrounds, and expressive character design make this graphic novel feel like a full-on Disney movie. Even the large paneling often feels like a movie-theater screen, giving the whole book a cinematic feel, especially during the action scenes. While the plot could be predictable to some kids already familiar with wish-granting story lines, the combination of a traditional "three-wish" plot mixed with a magical rescue certainly adds some freshness to the narrative. With a planned sequel, this lays out the groundwork for a promising series for middle-graders who like plot-driven fantasy stories.

School Library Journal (Thu Feb 01 00:00:00 CST 2024)

Gr 4–6— Ten-year-old Avery lives with her dad in a small trailer next to the gas station he works at in the middle of the desert. In the opening panels, Avery is wearing a magician's costume and working on magic tricks to bring some charm to a not-so-charming place. Her life becomes a lot more enchanting when she finds a genie lamp hiding in the shed. To her surprise, a small, red, catlike creature named Gribblet appears, announcing himself as a genie's herald. Rather than getting three wishes, Gribblet shares that Avery's mother, who passed when she was born, was actually a genie. Her mother fell in love with a human, and after Avery was born, was banished for breaking the rules. Avery sets off on a quest with Gribblet to the genie realm—where she's not very welcome—to search for her mother. The genie world is dark and fiery, filled with caverns, mountains, a giant acidic lake, and genies who don't like humans. This first installment of a planned series has a unique story line with a relatable protagonist looking for both adventure and family. VERDICT A fast-paced graphic novel recommended for larger middle grade collections.— Marissa Lieberman

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ALA Booklist (Fri Oct 04 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
School Library Journal (Thu Feb 01 00:00:00 CST 2024)
Reading Level: 4.0
Interest Level: 4-7

What if you found a genie’s magic lamp, and rubbed it only to discover that YOU were the genie?

Avery McLean is just your normal ten-year-old tomboy, helping her dad run a tiny, run-down gas station in the middle of the desert. With no friends and no fun to be had, Avery has been teaching herself to do card tricks to entertain passing motorists, figuring that her lonely life could use a little magic. Little does she know how much magic is about to drop right in her lap!

By releasing the power hidden within a dusty old lamp, Avery and her new companion Gribblet are thrust into a stunning supernatural world, to discover her own power, save her family, and find answers to questions that will change her life forever.

Jeff Victor’s debut graphic novel is a captivating adventure for fans of Bone, Amulet, and 5 Worlds.


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