Best Wishes

It's Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants for a new generation of middle-grade readers, from bestselling and beloved author Sarah Mlynowski! Becca Friedman loves: living in New York City, watching unboxing vids on YouTube, and having a great BFF. But at the start of fifth grade, things go very wrong. Becca's best friend ditches her, and Becca feels totally devastated and alone. Worse, her teacher is mean to her, and her big brother picks on her more than ever. So Becca makes a simple wish: for people to like her. When a mysterious box arrives in the mail, Becca is intrigued - this is just like an unboxing video! Inside the box is a bracelet and a cryptic set of instructions: If Becca wears the bracelet, her wish will come true... and when she's done with the bracelet, she has to pass it along to another girl. Becca wears the bracelet, and suddenly, EVERYONE wants to be her friend - all the kids at school, the teachers (!), her mom (!!!), and even Becca's big brother. Becca is loving this newfound popularity, even if she doesn't quite know what to do with it. As things become increasingly absurd and the whole WORLD wants to hang out with Becca, she begins to wonder if having a wish come true is as simple as it seems. Who even sent the box? Could it have to do with the sweet librarian at school? And will Becca be able to find her way to a meaningful friendship with or without the bracelet? And who should it go to next? In this magical new series from the author of Whatever After and co-author of Upside-Down Magic, a chain of magic will bring a different girl in each book not quite what she wished for but definitely just the thing she needs. Told in an irresistible diary format with illustrations, this new series will enchant readers with its humor, hijinks, and empowering message!

"Delightful, with just the right touch of magic." -- Kirkus Reviews Because you're blue This bracelet is now for you. Speak one wish to make it true... So begins the second installment of this enchanting series. When different girls around the country receive a wish-granting bracelet in the mail, magical mayhem ensues. Filled with fun illustrations, friendship, and humor, this series is like American Girl...with magic. Optioned for film by Imagine Kids & Family! Addie Asante of Columbus, Ohio, feels stuck in the middle. Her big sister, Sophie, bosses her around while her little sister, Camille gets whatever she wants. When Addie receives a mysterious package with a magical bracelet, she makes a wish to no longer be in the middle and--POOF--she's transformed into her big sister! Being Sophie is amazing: Addie can hang out at the café after school, have her own room, and sing in the talent show. But as her new long-distance friend, Becca (who had the bracelet last time), warns her, having a wish come true can get really messy. Plus, in a twist of magical chaos, Addie's big sister has become the baby sister, and the baby sister has become ADDIE! With friendships--and grades--on the line, and a sneaky stranger determined to get her hands on the magic bracelet, can Addie and her sisters find a way to switch back before it's too late? New York Times bestselling authors Sarah Mlynowski and Debbie Rigaud bring laughter, sparkle, and warmth to this story that's perfect for fans of Whatever After, Upside-Down Magic, The Baby-Sitters Club, and more! Praise for Best Wishes #2: "Mayhem, confusion, twists and turns, and even laugh-out-loud hilarity ensue...Delightful, with just the right touch of magic." -- Kirkus Reviews "Provides welcome humor as well as insights…engaging and fun." -- Booklist Praise for Best Wishes #1: "Whimsical...an empathetic heroine and winningly absurd situations offer over-the-top hilarity." -- Publishers Weekly "Readers will love Becca... A coming-of-age tale told with humor, compassion, and more than a touch of magic." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for the Whatever After series: "Kids will race through these laugh-out-loud, action-packed, magical adventures." -- Max Brallier, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth series "A dazzling gem of a series!" -- Karina Yan Glaser, New York Times bestselling author of The Vanderbeekers series "The feminist in me adored it, and the mother in me loved how my daughter would long to cuddle in close as we read together." -- Danielle Herzog, blogging for The Washington Post "Hilarious... with unexpected plot twists and plenty of girl power." -- Booklist "An uproariously funny read. The swift pace of the tale and non-stop action... will enchant readers from the first page." -- Kirkus Reviews "Giddy, fizzy, hilarious fun!" -- Lauren Myracle, author of Luv Ya Bunches "Tons of fractured fairy tale fun!" -- Meg Cabot, author of Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls and The Princess Diaries series Sarah Mlynowski is the New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series, the Magic in Manhattan series, Best Wishes, Gimme a Call, and a bunch of other books for teens and tweens, including the Upside-Down Magic series, which she cowrites with Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins and which was adapted into a movie for the Disney Channel. Originally from Montreal, Sarah now lives in Los Angeles with her family. Visit Sarah online at sarahm.com and find her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @sarahmlynowski. Debbie Rigaud is the coauthor of Alyssa Milano's New York Times bestselling Hope series and the author of Simone Breaks All the Rules and Truly Madly Royally. She grew up in East Orange, New Jersey, and started her career writing for entertainment and teen magazines. She now lives with her husband and children in Columbus, Ohio. Find out more at debbierigaud.com.

Pass the magic on! This enchanting multi-author series is like American Girl with magic. In this book, written by bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski and three-time Newbery Honor recipient Christina Soontornvat, the magic bracelet comes to a girl in Texas, who ends up in a Groundhog Day-style time loop. Lucy Usathorn of Fort Worth, Texas is super excited for her class trip to the Natural History Museum, where her dad works. Sure, Ms. Brock, the strict school librarian who happens to be dating Lucy's dad (awkward) is chaperoning, but it'll still be the best day ever, right? Wrong! Lucy has to watch in shock and humiliation as her dad proposes to Ms. Brock. Lucy is distraught. If only she could do this whole day over from scratch... Enter the magic bracelet. It arrives in the mail, with a long letter from Addie, a girl in Columbus, Ohio, who had the bracelet last time. The bracelet grants wishes, and Lucy knows just what to wish for: a do-over day, where she'll fix everything and most importantly, prevent her dad from proposing to Ms. Brock. The wish comes true--but not quite as Lucy expected. Her day keeps repeating over and over, and things keep getting worse in unique (and hilarious) ways. With the help of her new long-distance friends, Addie and Becca, will Lucy be able to figure her way out of this time loop...before it's too late? Praise for Best Wishes #2: "Mayhem, confusion, twists and turns, and even laugh-out-loud hilarity ensue...Delightful, with just the right touch of magic." -- Kirkus Reviews "Provides welcome humor as well as insights…engaging and fun." -- Booklist Praise for Best Wishes #1: "Readers will love Becca... A coming-of-age tale told with humor, compassion, and more than a touch of magic." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for the Whatever After series: "Kids will race through these laugh-out-loud, action-packed, magical adventures." -- Max Brallier, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth series "A dazzling gem of a series!" -- Karina Yan Glaser, New York Times bestselling author of The Vanderbeekers series "The feminist in me adored it, and the mother in me loved how my daughter would long to cuddle in close as we read together." -- Danielle Herzog, blogging for The Washington Post "Hilarious... with unexpected plot twists and plenty of girl power." -- Booklist "An uproariously funny read. The swift pace of the tale and non-stop action... will enchant readers from the first page." -- Kirkus Reviews "Giddy, fizzy, hilarious fun!" -- Lauren Myracle, author of Luv Ya Bunches "Tons of fractured fairy tale fun!" -- Meg Cabot, author of Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls and The Princess Diaries series Praise for The Tryout: "A captivating middle-grade gem." -- The New York Times Book Review * "Funny, relatable, and genuine." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "Captures every nuanced emotion." -- School Library Journal, starred review * "Genuinely nail-biting." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Cringe-worthy in the best possible way...inspiring and insightful." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review "Delightfully expressive...a standout." -- Booklist Christina Soontornvat is the author of several books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor books The Last Mapmaker, A Wish in the Dark, and All Thirteen, and the bestselling graphic novel The Tryout. Christina holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a master's degree in Science Education. She spent a decade working in the science museum field, where she designed programs and exhibits to get kids excited about science and STEM. Christina lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, two young children, and one old cat. You can learn more about her work at soontornvat.com. Sarah Mlynowski is the New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series, the Magic in Manhattan series, Best Wishes, Gimme a Call, and a bunch of other books for tee

Pass the wishes on! This New York Times bestselling multi-author series is like “American Girl” with magic. In this installment, written by acclaimed authors Sarah Mlynowski and Hena Khan, the magic, wish-granting bracelet lands with a girl in Washington, D.C., who ends up being put in charge of... well, everything! Maya Amir of Washington, D.C. is having a bad day. Her family visiting from out of town have taken over her room, and worst of all, an annoying classmate has taken over the Environmental Club but doesn't seem to care about the environment the way Maya does. Then Maya receives a mysterious, magic bracelet in the mail from Lucy, a girl in Fort Worth, Texas, who had the bracelet last time. The bracelet grants wishes and Maya is having a hard time deciding what to wish for. Until she accidentally wishes to be in charge during a meeting of the Environmental Club. Suddenly, Maya is the head of the club! At first, Maya is thrilled by her newfound authority. That is, until everyone starts asking for her help! Her teacher leaves the classroom to her for a day and then the principal of her entire school puts Maya in charge. One day, the President of the United States shows up with a very important request: Maya needs to step in as Commander-in-Chief! How can she say no? Maya does her best but soon, she's overwhelmed by her newfound responsibilities, and she's terrified she's going to let everyone down. With the support of her new long-distance friends, Addie, Becca, and Lucy, and some help from her family, can Maya untangle the bracelet's magic, all while learning what it means to be a real leader?