Shannon Hale

Do you ever wish for something truly special? Meet Cassie, a girl with a lot on her mind. Her family doesn't have much money, and she even shares a bed with her sisters! Sometimes she feels a little bit lost in the shuffle, and her best friend Vali seems to have new friends to play with. One day, Cassie gets a letter that says "YOU'RE THE WINNER"! Could this be the answer to all her wishes? She starts dreaming of a huge mansion with her very own bedroom, or a car for her family, or maybe even a fantastic trip for her and Vali to make them best friends forever. The possibilities feel endless, like a giant buffet of dreams! But will winning a prize really make everything perfect? What if true happiness isn't found in things, and what will Cassie learn about friendship, family, and herself if her big dreams don't come true? Join Cassie in this colorful graphic novel as she learns about hope, imagination, and how to handle big feelings. It's a wonderful story filled with kindness and compassion, showing that sometimes the best prizes are the ones you find inside your own heart.