The Wishing Game

Years ago,a reclusive mega-bestselling childrenΓÇÖs author quit writing under mysterious circumstances. Suddenly he resurfaces with a brand-new book and a one-of-a-kind competitionoffering a prize that will change the winnerΓÇÖs life in this absorbing and whimsical novel. ΓÇ£Cleverdarkand hopeful . . . a love letter to reading and the power that childhood stories have over us long after weΓÇÖve grown up.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöV. E. Schwab#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Make a wish. . . . Lucy Hart knows better than anyone what itΓÇÖs like to grow up without parents who loved her. In a childhood marked by neglect and lonelinessLucy found her solace in booksnamely the Clock Island series by Jack Masterson. Now a twenty-six-year-old teacherΓÇÖs aideshe is able to share her love of reading with brightyoung studentsespecially seven-year-old Christopher Lambwho was left orphaned after the tragic death of his parents. Lucy would give anything to adopt Christopherbut even the idea of becoming a family seems like an impossible dream without proper funds and stability. But be careful what you wish for. . . . Just when Lucy is about to give upJack Masterson announces heΓÇÖs finally written a new book. Even betterheΓÇÖs holding a contest at his home on the real Clock Islandand Lucy is one of the four lucky contestants chosen to compete to win the one and only copy. For Lucythe 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 collectorswily opponentsand the distractingly handsome (and grumpy) Hugo Reesethe illustrator of the Clock Island books. MeanwhileJack ΓÇ£the MastermindΓÇ¥ Masterson is plotting the ultimate twist ending that could change all their lives forever. . . . You might just get it.