Description

All that stands between ten-year-old Beatrice and an amazing life are five wishes…and she s got a plan to make them all come true! A magical and heartfelt adventure about grief, hope, and the power of human connection. Beatrice Corwell has a crooked haircut, eight well-trained cats, and a plan: she s turning herself into a Tin Man. Once her heart is made of metal, she ll no longer miss her beloved dead grandma, her absent dad, or her recently moved-away best friend. While Beatrice awaits her transformation, she keeps vigil with a special doll and a handful of wishes she s determined to make come true. With her encyclopedic knowledge, there must be a way to grant her heart s deepest desires. When an unusual boy named Caleb moves to town and mentions his granny s interest in magic, Beatrice decides to enlist their help. She quickly learns, however, that spells don t always go as planned, and witches can t be trusted. With the arrival of an unexpected visitor and a series of otherworldly messages, Beatrice s plans begin to falter. Will her heart turn into metal? Will any of her wishes come true? The Wonderful Wishes of B. is the story of a smart, quirky girl learning what she wants and what she needs–and how, sometimes, the wishes we hold dearest are granted in the most unexpected ways.