Better to Wish

This heartwarming historical fiction novel introduces Abby Nichols, an eight-year-old girl growing up in 1930. As the first book in a four-part series, it beautifully explores themes of family, change, and self-discovery through Abby's eyes. Readers will follow Abby as she navigates significant life events, including the arrival of new siblings, a family move, and the challenges of making new friends and saying difficult good-byes. Ann M. Martin masterfully brings the past to life, offering a gentle yet poignant look at a young girl's journey to understand her place in a growing family and a changing world, making it ideal for discussions about history and personal growth.

Four generations. Four girls. One family. An amazing new four-book series from Ann M. Martin. In 1930, Abby Nichols is eight, and can't imagine what her future holds. The best things today would be having a dime for the fair, keeping her Pops from being angry, and saving up eighty-seven cents to surprise her little sister with a tea set for Christmas. But Abby's world is changing fast. Soon there will be new siblings to take care of, a new house to move into, and new friends to meet. But there will also be good-byes to say and hard choices to make. As Abby grows older, how will she decide what sort of life will fit her best? In this incredible new series, bestselling author Ann M. Martin brings the past and the present together one girlhood at a time and shows readers the way a family grows.