âFull of heart and depth.ââKirkus Reviews (starred review)
âHenkes is a master of characterization. âThe Horn Book (starred review)
âA first-rate choice for reading aloud.ââBooklist (starred review)
Billy Miller is back! This stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkesâs award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling The Year of Billy Miller, Billy Miller Makes a Wish is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible story about summer, family, and wishes that (almost) come true.
Billy Miller Makes a Wish is perfect for fans of the Ramona books and the Clementine series.
On his birthday, Billy Miller wishes for something exciting to happen. But he immediately regrets his wish when an ambulance rushes to his neighborâs house. Is Billy responsible? Award-winning author Kevin Henkes delivers a short, funny, and emotionally complex novel complete with misplaced love letters, surprising critters, art projects, misguided tattoosâand another surprise for Billy and his family, maybe the best one yet!
This is a perfect novel for the early elementary grades and an essential choice for summer reading. A stand-alone companion to The Year of Billy Miller, a Newbery Honor Book.