The Wish Stealers

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the weight of a secret or needs to understand how seemingly small choices can ripple out to affect others. The story follows Griffin, a sixth-grader who receives a box of stolen wishes from a mysterious woman. She soon discovers that keeping these wishes is a curse that drains her of her own integrity and joy. It is a magical but grounded exploration of guilt, the necessity of making things right, and the courage required to apologize. Ideal for ages 8 to 12, this story provides a safe, metaphorical space to discuss accountability and the importance of being a person of your word. Parents will appreciate how it frames the act of fixing a mistake as a heroic quest rather than a punishment.