Well Wished

Well Wished is a thoughtful chapter book about an eleven-year-old girl named Nuria who lives in a village with a magical Wishing Well. The well grants one wish per lifetime, but its power is unpredictable, often leading to unintended consequences. After a past wish took all the other children, Nuria is hesitant to use it, even when her friend Catty returns with mysteriously crippled legs and desperately needs a wish to walk again. This story explores themes of friendship, responsibility, empathy, and the complex nature of wishes, prompting readers to consider the true cost of getting what you want. It's ideal for children aged 7-11, offering a gentle yet profound look at difficult choices.

One wish for a lifetime... In the village of Bishop Mayne there is a magical Wishing Well where a person may make one wish in a lifetime. But the Well can create problems for those who use its power, for wishes often go wrong. It was just such a wish that took all the children in the town away. Only eleven-year-old Nuria, who lives with her grandfather up on the mountain, remains. Then one child returns -- Catty Winter. Catty's legs are mysteriously crippled, and Catty desperately wants Nuria to make a wish so she can walk again. Nuria swears she will make the wish for her friend. But the Well has a mind of its own. What if Nuria's wish qoes wrong?