The Seventh Wish

"Irish dancing, sibling rivalry, a talking fish and … heroin addiction? Kate Messner takes these seemingly disparate topics and weaves them into a captivating middle grade story that is unafraid to take a clear-eyed look at the impact of drugs on a family. When Charlie finds a fish (or does the fish find her?) she learns that it has the power to grant wishes. However, not everything goes her way. At once heartbreaking and heartwarming, The Seventh Wish couples magical realism with harsh reality, making this a book worth talking about. (For ages 8 to 12)"