Magic, mystery, and a marvelous mailbox take two kids on a surprising adventure and even to a new dimension in this illustrated middle grade from bestselling comics creator Vera Brosgol, for fans of Greenwild and The Lost Library.
Be careful what you wish for…
After everything they’ve been through, Oliver and his mom finally have a place to call home. But Oliver’s fresh start feels more like a dead-end at his fancy new private school, where kids fly in on helicopters, wear the latest and most expensive sneakers, and go on luxury vacations. Oliver is only there because his mom’s the school custodian.
Oliver wishes his life could be easier. And then one day, after slipping a wish into a mysterious mail slot, it suddenly comes true. Pizza for dinner? Yes! The rarest sneakers in the world? Yes! Everything he could ever want, without spending a cent? Yes, yes, yes!
Oliver’s dreams are finally within his grasp… but what happens when he discovers that his wishes don’t come for free?
Black-and-white digital illustrations were created with Clip Studio Paint.
Topics Apartment houses. Wishes. Friendship. Single-parent families. Private schools. Mothers and sons. New schools. Confidence.
Trim Size 8" x 6"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2025-05-05
JLG Release Date Jul 2025
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 7
Reading level Elementary, Middle
Format Print
Middle Grade Fiction Plus (Grades 5-7)
Middle Grade Fiction Plus
Middle Grade Fiction Plus (Grades 5-7)
For Grades 5-7
This collection features fiction titles selected for upper elementary and early middle school readers who are ready for engaging, well-crafted stories that reflect their everyday lives and interests. Selections span contemporary and realistic fiction, as well as approachable genre titles, offering accessible narratives with emotional depth, humor, and heart—designed to encourage independent reading and sustained engagement.