Graceful: A Wish Novel

Description

The final story in the bestselling Willow Falls series from Wendy Mass, now coming to WISH! Angelina D'Angelo has left town to see the world. It's now Grace's turn to use her magic to protect the people of Willow Falls, and she is up to the challenge. This is her destiny, after all. But destiny is a funny thing -- it doesn't always behave the way you'd expect it to. Mysterious postcards from Angelina begin showing up in the mail, Grace's parents are freaking out with worry, and something BIG is coming to town that will affect everybody who lives there. But all Grace is powerful enough to do is turn leftover meatloaf into pizza. Fortunately, she's not alone. She has Team Grace on her side! Amanda, Leo, Rory, Tara, David, and Connor know a thing or two about magic and how it works. But none of them are prepared for what's coming, and none of them know how to stop it. Life in Willow Falls is about to change forever.

Wendy Mass is the author of award-winning books for young readers, including 11 Birthdays, Finally, 13 Gifts, The Last Present, and the Twice Upon a Time series; as well as A Mango-Shaped Space, Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, Heaven Looks a Lot Like the Mall, Leap Day, Every Soul a Star, Space Taxi, and The Candymakers. She lives with her family in New Jersey.

Praise for 11 Birthdays: * "A fresh twist on the familiar themes of middle-grade family and school dynamics."-- Booklist, starred review* "Girls will relate to Amanda's insecurities, and the confidence and insight she gains will resonate."-- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPraise for Finally: "Finally is a treat -- a delicious story about fitting in, falling down, and growing up. Wendy Mass has done it again!"-- Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal winner of When You Reach Me"Finally will have readers laughing, nodding in agreement, and sighing in sympathy."-- TeensReadToo.comPraise for 13 Gifts: * "Mass keeps the plot jumping like a fireworks display; there's one surprise spark after another, all coming together at the end for a breathtaking finale."-- School Library Journal, starred review"Philosophical and wryly humorous, this magical tale will satisfy both fans and new readers alike."