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The Wish List

Eoin Colfer
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The Wish List

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004

Book Brief

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Eoin Colfer

The Wish List

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

252

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ireland • 1990s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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Super Short Summary

The Wish List by Eoin Colfer follows a young person, Meg Finn, whose untimely death leaves her soul in limbo. Assigned a mission to help an old man, Lowrie McCall, fulfill his wishes, Meg's actions will determine her eternal fate. Through challenges and growth, Meg seeks redemption while navigating the consequences of past choices.

Fantastical

Humorous

Bittersweet

Adventurous

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.1

17,255 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Wish List by Eoin Colfer is praised for its witty humor and imaginative narrative. Readers enjoy the dynamic character development and clever take on morality. However, some criticize it for a predictable plot. Overall, it offers engaging themes for young readers, blending adventure with life lessons seamlessly.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wish List?

A reader who enjoys The Wish List by Eoin Colfer likely appreciates humor, fantasy, and redemption stories. Similar readers might enjoy The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan or Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling for their engaging mix of adventure and moral dilemmas.

4.1

17,255 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

252

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ireland • 1990s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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