What is the setting of the story wish?

What is the setting of the story wish?

Ten-year-old Charlemagne (Charlie) Reese has been sent to the hillbilly town of Colby, North Carolina, to live with an aunt and uncle she hardly knows. Aunt Bertha and Uncle Gus live in a farmhouse anchored to a hill by stilts.

What is the main character of wish?

In WISH, the main character of Charlie makes the same secret wish every day. She has a list of things that she’s able to make a wish on.

What are the characters in wish?

Book Details A touching, New York Times–bestselling story about a girl and her dog, perfect for young animal lovers. Wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor boy who proves surprising in lots of ways.

Is there a movie of wish by Barbara O Connor?

EXCLUSIVE: Arowana Media Holdings’ Mike The Pike Entertainment has optioned Barbara O’Connor’s New York Times bestseller Wish, tapping Nicholl Fellowship recipient Joey Clarke Jr. to adapt it for the big screen.

Who are the characters in the book wish by Barbara O Connor?

A touching, New York Times–bestselling story about a girl and her dog, perfect for young animal lovers. Wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor boy who proves surprising in lots of ways.

What is the genre of the book wish by Barbara O Connor?

Fiction
Wish/Genres

What is the conflict in wish by Barbara O Connor?

Charlie struggles with her “fiery red temper,” with her anger, with her worries. Young readers will relate to these feelings–worrying that her mama won’t get better, or feeling angry that everyone is ignoring her.

Who wrote the book wish?

Barbara O’Connor
Wish/Authors

What is the reading level for wish?

Wish

Interest Level	Reading Level	Word Count
Grades 4 – 8	Grades 4 – 5	42116

What kind of book is wish by Barbara O Connor?

What type of dog is wishbone from the Book wish?

Soccer (dog)

Soccer as Wishbone playing Robin Hood
Other name(s)	Wishbone
Breed	Jack Russell Terrier
Sex	Male
Born	May 17, 1988 Connecticut, United States

What reading level is the secret lake?

Product information

Publisher	‎Well Said Press (August 4, 2011)
ISBN-13	‎978-0956932303
Reading age	‎8 – 12 years
Item Weight	‎5.1 ounces
Dimensions	‎5.25 x 0.31 x 8 inches

What is the message of wish by Barbara O’Connor?

Barbara O’Connor weaves together a moving story about friendship, belonging and finding family. Wish is told from Charlie’s viewpoint. The narrative is seamless and the plot is well-paced with just the right amount of adventure and tension to keep readers turning pages.

What is the summary of the book wish?

WISH is a sweet, middle grade novel about Charlie, a girl with a bad temper, a dad whos in jail and a mentally ill mom. She winds up in foster care with her aunt and uncle then finds a stray dog, a best friend and the family she always wanted. WISH is probably too slow paced for most middle grade readers.

How did Charlie Reese make her secret wish?

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.

What did Charlie wish for and how did it come true?

Charlie is happy as well. When she goes to tell Howard, he says he already knew she’d be staying because it was what he wished for. That night, Charlie sits on the porch with her aunt and uncle. Bertha points out the first star and urges everyone to make a wish. Charlie realizes her wish, for a real family, has finally come true.