LitPick Review
Age at time of review - 14
Reviewer's Location -
Westerville,
OH,
United States
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Ever since his parents died in a tragic accident, poor Ben
has been stuck at Pinch's Home for Wayward Boys, scrubbing
pots and eating mush and other normal orphanage-type stuff.
He even forgot his birthday, until a kind friend brings him
a cake. When he sneaks a slice to eat, he stares
thoughtfully at the candle a moment. Finally he closes his
eyes, blows, and makes a wish. Little does he know that his
wish could change the whole world.
Opinion:
This was a fun, cute
book that I zipped right through. The characters were
disappointingly flat, but the plot was inventive and the
story over-all engaging. A light read that young children
who enjoy "wishes-go-wrong" stories are sure to
enjoy.
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