Author Profile
Rebecca Stead
2 Books
Rebecca Stead is an acclaimed American author renowned for her engaging and thought-provoking middle-grade fiction. She is best known for her Newbery Medal-winning novel When You Reach Me, as well as other beloved titles like Liar and Spy and Bob. Her writing often blends realistic childhood experiences with elements of mystery and science fiction to captivate young readers.
Change can feel scary, especially when leaving behind a home you love. When a young girl and her dad move into a new apartment, the empty rooms do not feel right. Hoping to celebrate their fresh start, her dad brings home a cake and tells her she can make three special wishes for absolutely anything.
She wishes for wonderful things like a beautiful rainbow and the biggest slice of pizza in the world. But she keeps her most important wish hidden. What she truly wants is to return to her old apartment with its familiar blue bathtub and perfect hiding spots. When she finally finds the courage to share her secret wish out loud, her dad takes her on an unexpected journey. Together, they use love and imagination to discover that home is not just a place, but a feeling you build together.
6-8 Years
56 Pages
By
Rick Riordan, Tom Angleberger, D. J. MacHale, Rebecca Stead, Ray Bradbury, Shaun Tan, Neal Shusterman, Shannon Hale, Kenneth Oppel, and Eric S. Nylund
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Pictures by
Greg Ruth
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Collected by
Jon Scieszka
Blast off into ten incredible stories that will whisk you away to amazing "Other Worlds"! What if your brand-new robot shoes decided they had a mind of their own and started a rebellion? Or what if a group of friendly ghosts needed your help to find the perfect new home? Get ready to meet brave heroes, discover planets you've only dreamed of, and laugh out loud at silly surprises around every corner. This collection is packed with adventures that take you from the farthest reaches of outer space to magical lands hidden just beyond your imagination. Explore what happens when everyday life gets a little bit weird, and discover fantastic possibilities with each new tale. Perfect for young readers who love exciting journeys and discovering the unexpected.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
352 Pages
