Wish Giver

<p><strong>A Newbery Honor Book that the <em>New York Times</em> called an eerie delight <em>The Wish Giver </em>is an engaging literary folk story about those who get what they wish for--whether they want it or not.</strong></p><p>The people of Coven Tree are no strangers to magic. In fact the town's very name comes from a gnarled old tree where covens of witches used to gather. Even now imps and fiends continue to appear frightening the townsfolk with their devilish pranks. </p><p>Usually these creatures are easy to spot. They have a particular smell or sound or way of moving that betrays their dark nature. </p><p>But Thaddeus Blinn showed none of these signs when <em>he</em> came to Coven Tree. He was just a funny little man who drifted into town with a strange tale about being able to give people whatever they wished--for only fifty cents.</p><p>There was nothing scary about him. At least not until the wishing began...</p>