Billy Miller Makes a Wish (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780063042797)

"Full of heart and depth."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Henkes is a master of characterization. --The Horn Book (starred review)

"A first-rate choice for reading aloud."--Booklist (starred review)

Billy Miller is back! This stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes's 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 illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author, and 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 neighbor's 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 tattoos--and another surprise for Billy and his family, maybe the best one yet!

Illustrated throughout with black-and-white art by the author, 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.

Author: Kevin Henkes
ISBN-10: 0063042797
ISBN-13: 9780063042797
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Language: English
Published: 04/06/2021
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.50w x 1.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.1
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 511572 / Billy Miller Makes a Wish


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2021
Publishers Weekly 02/22/2021
Booklist 03/01/2021 pg. 54
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2021 pg. 89
School Library Journal 04/01/2021 pg. 119
Shelf Awareness 04/23/2021
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style