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Careful What you Wish For

Author: Maureen McCarthy
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ISBN: 9781741758573
Format: Paperback
Published: February 2011
Published By: Allen and Unwin
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From a master storyteller, here is a warm and funny, yet heartfelt, novel for younger readers. 11-year-old Ruth is stuck with a family who just don't understand her. It takes a magical encounter with the sharp-nosed and even-sharper-tongued Rodney the Rat to help her see what's really important. They felt the oncoming trains way before they saw or heard anything. The bridge would shudder a little and then there would be a clanking that built to a roar. Ruth and Mary Ellen would hold hands and shut their eyes. 'Here it comes, Ruthie! Here it comes!' 'And it's coming for us!' 'Make a wish!' 'You too. Make a wish!' Ruth adored her Aunt Mary-Ellen. Mary-Ellen travelled to exotic places, wore stylish clothes and read interesting books. And Ruth felt as though she was the only one who really understood. But now Aunt Mary-Ellen is gone and Ruth is desperate to escape from her annoying family and so-called friends. Just when she thinks there's no way out, help arrives from a very unexpected quarter. But just how helpful is it to get exactly what you wish for? A moving, warm and funny story about family, friends and coming back home.
ISBN: 9781741758573
Number of Pages: 294
Format: Paperback
Reading Level: Upper Primary, Lower Secondary
Published Date: 01-Feb-2011
Dimensions (mm): 196x128mm
Publisher: Allen and Unwin

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