Instead of Three Wishes - by Megan Whalen Turner (Paperback)

About the Book

Penned by a Newbery Honor author, this collection of seven stories features leprechauns, ghosts, time travel, and other extraordinary creatures and experiences.

From the Back Cover

A leprechaun is sighted in small-town New Hampshire. A city boy becomes a hero in prehistoric Sweden. An elf prince tries to reward a girl who wishes he'd just leave her alone. In these and other delightful stories, magical adventure appears in the most unexpected places!

Instead of Three Wishes is a captivating collection of witty and sparkling fantasy stories from the Newbery Honor author of The Thief.

Ages 10+

Review Quotes

"An ebullient collection. Delightful." - The New York Times Book Review
"An utterly delightful collection of short stories about enchantment in everyday life. Each story is a perfectly crafted, captivating little gem." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"A refreshing first book, this introduces Turner as an entertaining, original storyteller with something to say." - ALA Booklist (starred review)
"Turner employs an assortment of folk- and fairy-tale elements with freshness and ease." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Deftly told. Combines a shrewd wit with an eye for the endearingly absurd. A fine debut." - The Horn Book
"The inventiveness and control shown here augur well for Turner's future endeavors." - Publishers Weekly