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The Wish List

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The Wish List

by Eoin Colfer

SCHOLASTIC INC | July 1, 2004 | Trade Paperback

From the author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series comes a heartwarming tale of a young girl who is given a gift--the chance to right her wrongs, and discover the true meaning of life. Meg Finn is in trouble. Unearthly trouble. Cast out of her own home by her stepfather after her mom''s death, Meg is a wanderer, a troublemaker. But after her latest stunt, finding a place to sleep is the lead of her worries. Belch, Meg''s partner in crime, has gotten her involved in an attempt to rob an old man''s apartment, and things have gone horribly wrong. After an accidental explosion, both Meg and Belch''s spirits are flung into limbo, and a race begins between the demonic and the divine to win Meg''s soul. Meg''s not such a bad kid, but she hasn''t exactly been an angel either, so the tally for her "good" and "evil" deeds are dead even. Her only chance for tipping the scales to salvation is by going back to earth and doing some good--specifically, helping Lowrie, the old guy she tried to rob. He''s got a wish list of life regrets to be set right and only so much time to do it. But even if Meg can persuade Lowrie to get mixed up with her, she''s going to have to deal with an even scarier, undead Belch who''s definitely on the side of the Devil now. With laughs and chills, THE WISH LIST is an exciting tale of life, death, and unexpected hereafter.
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    Rating: 4/5

    Really good

    Enza

    4 years ago

    I very cute story about life after death. Humour is a big aspect of the book, and I loved it for that. Definitely worth reading, but not amongst my favourite stories.

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    Stephanie

    Rating: 5/5

    Excellently Eragon

    Stephanie

    6 years ago

    This book inspired me to start writing my own books right away. Christopher Paolini may be young but has already taken a great step into his career. I give Eragon much praise and I can't wait to read Eldest!

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    Rachel

    Rating: 5/5

    Loved it!

    Rachel

    8 years ago

    Eoin Colfer really outdid himself on
    this one. Better than Artemis Fowl
    with just as many laughs. If you
    haven't read either The Wish List or
    the Artemis Fowl books, I suggest
    you get a move on!

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    Pristen

    Rating: 5/5

    The best!!!

    Pristen

    9 years ago

    I think this is the best book in the world!

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From the author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series comes a heartwarming tale of a young girl who is given a gift--the chance to right her wrongs, and discover the true meaning of life. Meg Finn is in trouble. Unearthly trouble. Cast out of her own home by her stepfather after her mom''s death, Meg is a wanderer, a troublemaker. But after her latest stunt, finding a place to sleep is the lead of her worries. Belch, Meg''s partner in crime, has gotten her involved in an attempt to rob an old man''s apartment, and things have gone horribly wrong. After an accidental explosion, both Meg and Belch''s spirits are flung into limbo, and a race begins between the demonic and the divine to win Meg''s soul. Meg''s not such a bad kid, but she hasn''t exactly been an angel either, so the tally for her "good" and "evil" deeds are dead even. Her only chance for tipping the scales to salvation is by going back to earth and doing some good--specifically, helping Lowrie, the old guy she tried to rob. He''s got a wish list of life regrets to be set right and only so much time to do it. But even if Meg can persuade Lowrie to get mixed up with her, she''s going to have to deal with an even scarier, undead Belch who''s definitely on the side of the Devil now. With laughs and chills, THE WISH LIST is an exciting tale of life, death, and unexpected hereafter.

About the Author

Eoin Colfer followed his parents into teaching and soon began to invent stories for his pupils. THE WISH LIST was published in Ireland to critical acclaim in 2000, preceding the publication of ARTEMIS FOWL, shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize and winner of the Children''s Book of the Year at the British Books Awards and the WHSmith Children''s Book of the Year. THE WISH LIST won the Bisto Merit Award in 2001. Eoin lives in Wexford, Ireland.

Trade Paperback

256 Pages, 4.22 x 6.77 x 0.71 in

July 1, 2004

SCHOLASTIC INC

English


0439443369
9780439443364

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