Granted - by John David Anderson (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

From the author of beloved novels Ms. Bixby's Last Day and Posted comes a hilarious, heartfelt, and unforgettable novel about a fairy-in-training.

Everyone who wishes upon a star, or a candle, or a penny thrown into a fountain knows that you're not allowed to tell anyone what you've wished for. But even so, there is someone out there who hears it.

In a magical land called the Haven lives a young fairy named Ophelia Delphinium Fidgets. Ophela is no ordinary fairy--she is a Granter: one of the select fairies whose job it is to venture out into the world and grant the wishes of unsuspecting humans every day.

It's the work of the Granters that generates the magic that allows the fairies to do what they do, and to keep the Haven hidden and safe. But with worldwide magic levels at an all-time low, this is not as easy as it sounds. On a typical day, only a small fraction of the millions of potential wishes gets granted.

Today, however, is anything but typical. Because today, Ophelia is going to get her very first wish-granting assignment.

And she's about to discover that figuring out how to truly give someone what they want takes much more than a handful of fairy dust.

Review Quotes

Praise for Ms. Bixby's Last Day: "A full-hearted and emotional exploration of friendship, grief, imagination, and the inner life of boys. Kids won't just love this book. They need it." - Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil

"Through their individual, interwoven narratives, these well-developed characters become the most intriguing elements of the story. A smart, funny, ultimately moving novel." - ALA Booklist (starred review)

Praise for Posted: "Anderson captures the tumultuous joys and pains of middle school with honesty, creating characters with whom readers will find common ground and insight. Words have lingering and persistent power, Anderson makes clear, but so does standing up for others and making one's voice heard." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Anderson dives into the world of middle school with a clear sense of how it works and what it needs. Kids, and the rest of the world, need more books like this one." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Anderson shows his versatility in this original fantasy adventure." - ALA Booklist

"Anderson provides wonderfully convincing details about his imagined 'world of waning wonder, ' where fairies struggle to keep magic alive. A faithful dog, a good friend, and pinch of magic work wonders in this modern fairy tale." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"A feel-good story that finds the magic in everyday things." - Publishers Weekly