Billy Miller Makes a Wish

<p><strong>Full of heart and depth.--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em> (starred review)</strong></p><p><strong>Henkes is a master of characterization. --<em>The</em> <em>Horn Book </em>(starred review)</strong></p><p><strong>A first-rate choice for reading aloud.--<em>Booklist</em> (starred review)</strong></p><p><strong>Billy Miller is back! This stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes's award-winning acclaimed and bestselling <em>The Year of Billy Miller Billy Miller Makes a Wish</em> is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible story about summer family and wishes that (almost) come true. </strong></p><p><strong><em>Billy Miller Makes a Wish</em> is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books and the Clementine series.</strong></p><p>On his birthday Billy Miller wishes for something exciting to happen. But he immediately regrets his wish when an ambulance rushes to his neighbor's house. Is Billy responsible? Award-winning author Kevin Henkes delivers a short funny and emotionally complex novel complete with misplaced love letters surprising critters art projects misguided tattoos--and another surprise for Billy and his family maybe the best one yet!</p><p>Illustrated throughout with black-and-white art by the author this is a perfect novel for the early elementary grades and an essential choice for summer reading. A stand-alone companion to <em>The Year of Billy</em> <em>Miller</em> a Newbery Honor Book. </p>