Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has long clung to a secret wish, holding onto it as tightly as she does the rituals that might make it come true. Yet, her hope seems unattainable when she's sent away to the Blue Ridge Mountains to live with unfamiliar relatives. In this unexpected place, Charlie's life begins to transform as she befriends Wishbone, a thin stray dog with a knack for stealing hearts, and Howard, a neighbor boy who is full of surprises. As Charlie's new reality unfolds, she's forced to reconsider her understanding of family, realizing that what she desires may be vastly different from what she truly needs. 'Wish' by Barbara O'Connor is a poignant tale of self-discovery, the magic of friendships, and the unconventional paths that lead us home.