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“Packed with plenty of twists and action, this thoughtful novel explores the unintended consequences of getting one’s deepest desire. Monstrous good fun.”

– Kirkus Reviews

“This slow-building, suspenseful tale boasts a clever and surprising twist on the “Monkey’s Paw” concept. White presents a thoughtful exploration of friendship, complex family dynamics, and grief, resulting in a treat for budding horror fans.”

– Publishers Weekly

Wish Monster

Written by J. A. White
Published by HarperCollins

In the darkness, something opened its eyes.

The town of Haywood, New Jersey, has a secret. A wish monster.

Violet Park discovered its cave by accident, and the wish monster granted her deepest desire by bringing her dog Midnight back to life. It even erased everyone’s memory of his death. Life was perfect. But then an unremarkable boy named Hudson Causeway somehow remembered Midnight had died. That scared Violet. What if he ruined everything? Even worse, what if the wish monster wasn’t as innocent as it seemed?

Deep down, Violet knew: No wishes are made without consequences, and every monster needs to be fed.

Primary ISBN: 9780063082069
Publication Date: October 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 08 or older

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Setting: United States (New Jersey)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

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