{"product_id":"the-wishing-game-9780593598832","title":"The Wishing Game","description":"\u003cb\u003eYears ago, a reclusive mega-bestselling children's author quit writing under mysterious circumstances. Suddenly he resurfaces with a brand-new book and a one-of-a-kind competition, offering a prize that will change the winner's life in this absorbing and whimsical novel.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Meg Shaffer's beautiful novel is part Willy Wonka, part magical realism, and wholly moving.\"--JODI PICOULT\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake a wish. . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLucy Hart knows better than anyone what it's like to grow up without parents who loved her. In a childhood marked by neglect and loneliness, Lucy found her solace in books, namely the Clock Island series by Jack Masterson. Now a twenty-six-year-old teacher's aide, she is able to share her love of reading with bright, young students, especially seven-year-old Christopher Lamb, who was left orphaned after the tragic death of his parents. Lucy would give anything to adopt Christopher, but even the idea of becoming a family seems like an impossible dream without proper funds and stability. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut be careful what you wish for. . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Just when Lucy is about to give up, Jack Masterson announces he's finally written a new book. Even better, he's holding a contest at his home on the real Clock Island, and Lucy is one of the four lucky contestants chosen to compete to win the one and only copy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For Lucy, the chance of winning the most sought-after book in the world means everything to her and Christopher. But first she must contend with ruthless book collectors, wily opponents, and the distractingly handsome (and grumpy) Hugo Reese, the illustrator of the Clock Island books. Meanwhile, Jack \"the Mastermind\" Masterson is plotting the ultimate twist ending that could change all their lives forever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e. . . You might just get it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ballantine Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/30\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593598832\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/06\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2023 pg. 27\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Meg Shaffer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42824507064501,"sku":"9780593598832","price":25.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_919ade78-f488-42c1-8f1a-133f4fcffaa2.jpg?v=1680620185","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-wishing-game-9780593598832","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}