Wishing Season

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

A moving middle grade story by Anica Mrose Rissi that will appeal to readers who loved The Thing about Jellyfish and Hello, Universe, about the enduring bond between twins: Anders, who has recently died, and Lily, who has to balance her grief and confusion with a brother who isn’t quite gone—and how to navigate a world that is moving forward without him. 

Of course Anders wasn’t lonely in the afterlife. He still, like always, had Lily.Lily doesn’t believe in making wishes. Not anymore. Not since Anders died.Wishes can’t fix the terrible thing that happened. Wishing won’t change how it feels.But Lily does believe in the impossible. She has a secret so extraordinary, so magical, no one would believe that it’s true.No one except Anders, of course.Nothing about this summer is turning out how Lily would have wished. But wishes, like seasons, can change.

About the Author

Anica Mrose Rissi is the author of more than a dozen books for kids and teens, including the Anna, Banana chapter book series and Hide and Don’t Seek: And Other Very Scary Stories. She lives in Skillman, NJ, with her dog, Sweet Potato. Find out more at anicarissi.com.