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Wish Shem Samuel and wrote some of theThe #1 New York Timesbestselling middle grade novel about a girl who, with the help of a true blue friend, a big hearted aunt and uncle, and the dog of her dreams, unexpectedly learns the true meaning of family in the least likely of places. Perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Kate DiCamillo. Eleven year old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade. She even has a list of all the ways there are to make