When Wishes Were Horses

When Wishes Were Horses – A Magical Middle Grade Novel About Friendship, Family, and the Power of Wishing

From Newbery Medal and Newbery Honor–winning author Sharon Creech comes When Wishes Were Horses, a heartwarming and whimsical middle grade novel full of magic, surprises, adventure, and friendship. Perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Sara Pennypacker, this enchanting tale follows four kids whose lives are changed forever when they each receive an unexpected chance to make two wishes.

In one small town, four kids—Casey, Zoe, Billy, and Bug—receive mysterious envelopes with strange instructions:
ONE WISH AT A TIME. WHISPER IT TO ME. BE WISE.

They don’t know each other—yet—but they’re about to become connected by the impossible. One wishes for a dog, another for peace at home, one dreams of a unicorn, and another longs for an epic Lego set. As their wishes start to come true in unexpected ways, the kids realize there’s more to this magic than meets the eye... and maybe more at stake than they ever imagined.

Brimming with heart, humor, and hope, When Wishes Were Horses is a timeless story about the power of kindness, the magic of connection, and how even the smallest wish can change everything.