Wish:"O'Connor (
How To Steal a Dog) pens a touching tale of resilience sure to resonate with children who have ever felt like they didn't belong . . . .Poignant and genuine, this is a tale that will resonate with readers long after they finish it and have them cheering for the underdogs--both of the two-legged and four-legged varieties." --
School Library Journal
"At school, at home, and in the community, the characters and settings are well drawn, but it's the narrator's convincing, compelling voice that will draw readers into the novel and keep them there until her wish finally comes true."
--Booklist
"The many ways [Charlie] wishes form something of a catalog of folk and family traditions and are delightful all by themselves. . . .Speaking in an honest voice revealing her hurt, resentment, and vulnerability, Charlies explains how her wish comes true. A warm, real, and heartfelt tale." --
Kirkus Reviews
How to Steal a Dog:
"Will keep youngsters totally engaged. This novel's gentle storytelling carries a theme of love and emphasizes what is really right in the world." -
School Library Journal, starred review"A suspenseful and achingly realistic story."
-Kirkus Reviews"O'Connor knows how to spin a touching story, and reading this novel is its own reward."
-The Horn Book"O'Connor once again smoothly balances challenging themes with her heroine's strength and sense of humor."
-Publishers Weekly
