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Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A stellar collection from Newbery medalists and bestselling authors written to benefit Darfuri refugees With contributions from some of the best talent writing for children today, What You Wish For is a compelling collection of affecting, inspiring, creepy, and oft-times funny short stories and poems all linked by the universal power of a wish - the abstract things we all wish for - home, family, safety and love. From the exchange of letters between two girls who have never met but are both struggling with the unexpected curves of life, to the stunning sacrifice one dying girl makes for another, to the mermaid who trades her tail for legs, to the boy who unwittingly steals an imp's house, and to the chilling retelling of Cinderella, What You Wish For brings together a potent international roster of authors of note to remember and celebrate the Darfuri refugees and their incredible story of survival and hope.…

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 352 pages. Ex-library. Cover worn.A stellar collection from Newbery medalists and bestselling authors written t o benefit Darfuri refugees With contributions from some of the best talent writ ing for children today, What You Wish For is a compelling collection of affectin g, inspiring, creepy, and oft-times funny short stories and poems all linked by the universal power of a wish - the abstract things we all wish for - home, fami ly, safety and love. From the exchange of letters between two girls who have ne ver met but are both struggling with the unexpected curves of life, to the stunn ing sacrifice one dying girl makes for another, to the mermaid who trades her ta il for legs, to the boy who unwittingly steals an imp's house, and to the chilli ng retelling of Cinderella, What You Wish For brings together a potent internati onal roster of authors of note to remember and celebrate the Darfuri refugees an d their incredible story of survival and hope. Editorial Reviews About the Aut hor Francisco Xavier Arguelles was born in 1953 in Monterrey, Mexico. Ruth Argue lles, his mother, was a single mother from a middle class family in Tampico (a c ity on the Gulf of Mexico). The reason that Francisco was born in Monterrey rath er than in Tampico, where Ruth lived, is that her father did not want anyone to know that she was going to have a child out of wedlock. She was sent to Monterre y to live in a convent until the baby was born. The baby was supposed to be give n up for adoption, but Ruth changed her mind. After a while, Grandfather Adalber to relented and mother and baby Francisco were allowed to come home. Six years later Ruth married Charles Stork, a retired man more twenty years her senior. Ch arles Stork adopted Francisco and gave him his name. Charlie was a kind but stri.…