The Carnival of Wishes and Dreams

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In the tradition of Wishtree and You May Already Be a Winner, this hopeful middle grade novel tells the story of three former friends who must come together at their annual town ca rnival to heal and reconnect after a tragedy.The small town of Clarkville has seen better days. Ever since the Cohen factory burned down a few years ago, jobs are scarce and unemployment is high. But each year for one night the Carnival of Wishes and Dreams comes to town and everyone gets to indulge in a little wonder and delight. And for three girls who each receive notes asking them to meet the anonymous sender at midnight at the Ferris Wheel, it’s an evening that promises to be truly magical. Audrey can’t believe someone would ask her to ride the Ferris Wheel. Everyone in town knows she’s afraid of heights; the last time she rode the Ferris Wheel it ended with her having a panic attack. Maybe she’ll face her fears tonight, after all.Grace isn’t supposed to go to the carnival. But she's also sick of only doing things she’s supposed to do. She’ll be at the carnival, and she is definitely riding that Ferris Wheel.Harlow can never resist a dare, but when a note arrives asking her to meet an anonymous person at the Ferris Wheel at midnight, she’s far from certain it will be a friend waiting for her.Can these three girls put their differences aside long enough for their wishes to come true? And is it possible to save a friendship that once seemed lost for good? Show more