Alexander McCall Smith,John Green,Francisco X. Stork,Naomi Shihab Nye,Sofia Quintero,Karen Hesse,Cornelia Funke,Ann M. Martin,Marilyn Nelson,Meg Cabot,R.L. Stine,Jane Yolen,Gary Soto,Nate Powell,Cynthia Voigt,Jeanne DuPrau,Joyce Carol Oates,Nikki Giovanni,Francisco Stork
A stellar collection from Newbery medalists and bestselling authors written to benefit Darfuri refugees,With contributions from some of the best talent writing for children today, ,What You Wish For, is a compelling collection of affecting, inspiring, creepy, and oft-times funny short stories and poems all linked by the universal power of a wish - the abstract things we all wish for - home, family, safety and love.,From the exchange of letters between two girls who have never met but are both struggling with the unexpected curves of life, to the stunning sacrifice one dying girl makes for another, to the mermaid who trades her tail for legs, to the boy who unwittingly steals an imp's house, and to the chilling retelling of Cinderella, ,What You Wish For, brings together a potent international roster of authors of note to remember and celebrate the Darfuri refugees and their incredible story of survival and hope.
Short Stories,Poetry,Anthologies,Young Adult,Fiction,Realistic Fiction,Short Stories,Short Story Collection,Childrens,Middle Grade
What You Wish For: A Book for Darfur