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    Billy Miller Makes a Wish, by Kenvin Henkes | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy 2 Mins Read General

    Billy Miller Makes a Wish
    The Children’s Book Review

    Billy Miller Makes a Wish is the beautifully written, stand-alone companion to The Year of Billy Miller, a Newbery Honor Book. 

    Perfect for fans of the Ramona books and the Clementine series, Billy Miller Makes a Wish is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible story about summer, family, and wishes that (almost) come true. A great choice for young middle-grade readers!

    About the Book

    Billy Miller Makes a Wish

    Billy Miller Makes a Wish

    Written by Kevin Henkes

    Ages 8-12 | 192 Pages

    Publisher: Greenwillow Books | ISBN-13: 9780063042797

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Billy Miller is back! The stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes’s award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling The Year of Billy Miller, Billy Miller Makes a Wish is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible story about summer, family, and wishes that (almost) come true. A great choice for young middle grade readers.

    Billy Miller Makes a Wish is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author, and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books and the Clementine series.

    On his birthday, Billy Miller wishes for something exciting to happen. But he immediately regrets his wish when an ambulance rushes to his neighbor’s house. Is Billy responsible? Award-winning author Kevin Henkes delivers a short, funny, and emotionally complex novel complete with misplaced love letters, surprising critters, art projects, misguided tattoos—and another surprise for Billy and his family, maybe the best one yet!

    Illustrated throughout with black-and-white art by the author, this is a perfect novel for the early elementary grades and an essential choice for summer reading. A stand-alone companion to The Year of Billy Miller, a Newbery Honor Book. 

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    About the Author

    Kevin Henkes is an award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors—one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller—and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.

    For more information, visit www.kevinhenkes.com.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    52 Comments

    2. Mary W on

      The kids are really getting into reading and I think the boys would love to read this book out loud to us.

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    7. Stephanie H. on

      One of my daughter’s favorite books by Kevin Henkes is Chrysanthemum. That story is really loved in our home and I’m sure this one will be too!

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    8. Margo Jantzi (librarian) on

      Our elementary library readers would love a new book by our highly respected author, Kevin Henkes.

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    10. Peggy Clayton on

      This sounds like just a great book as a former teacher I would want this book for several of my grandsons especially the oldest who is reading like a sponge and also is reviewing the books he is reading and he is young. I am so proud of him and also the rest so that they soak in the books and love reading! Books such as this are so good for boys to read while growing up.

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    14. Lisa Williams on

      I’ve never read any of his books before but it sounds like a fun book to read,I would love to try it.

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    19. Beth T. on

      I’m a fan of Kevin Henkes’s books for the littles, and I loved the first Billy Miller book, which I gave to our nephew as a Christmas gift. So excited for this one!

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    20. Rhonda Struthers on

      I love having books to read with the grandchildren. The love of reading is the best legacy I could leave them

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    24. Sue E on

      This is the first time I heard of these books.
      I think the author has a knack of knowing how to talk to children and making them understand what matters. Thank you Kevin!

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    25. julie murphy on

      I love books. I have tons of books. This would be great to add to my collection. Now I read to the grandkids.

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    29. Nancy Jachcik on

      Sorry to say I wasn’t aware of this author but thank you for introducing me to him and his works. I believe my grandchildren will love reading this book.

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    31. Natalie on

      I am a big fan of Kevin Henkes and would love to win this book to add to my collection! My nephew would love to read this book!

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    33. Lisa on

      I want to win this because a couple of kids in the family are the right age for this book. Since it’s funny, they would enjoy reading it. I’ve heard of this book’s title, but I have not read it or anything else by the author.

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    35. Annmarie Weeks on

      I’ve loved Kevin Henkes books since my own kids were young! Now I’d love to share this with my nephews!

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    39. MaryLynn Hayes on

      My grandson would love these stories. I haven’t heard of Kevin Henkes until now but will look up some of his books.

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    45. Rachelle on

      I’m a huge Kevin Henkes fan. I loved the original Billy Miller book, and I’m so excited about this one. The kids in my school library!

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    49. Susan P. on

      We love Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, and Owen. The grandkids would loe to read about Billy Miller.

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    50. Lynnette Allen on

      I would love to add these to my elementary library. There are so few shorter fiction books for middle grade boys that aren’t fantasy! And I do love Kevin Henkes!

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