ReviewsPraise for 11 Birthdays :* "A fresh twist on the familiar themes of middle-grade family and school dynamics."-- Booklist , starred review* "Girls will relate to Amanda's insecurities, and the confidence and insight she gains will resonate."-- Publishers Weekly , starred reviewPraise for Finally :" Finally is a treat -- a delicious story about fitting in, falling down, and growing up. Wendy Mass has done it again!"-- Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal winner of When You Reach Me " Finally will have readers laughing, nodding in agreement, and sighing in sympathy."-- TeensReadToo.comPraise for 13 Gifts :* "Mass keeps the plot jumping like a fireworks display; there's one surprise spark after another, all coming together at the end for a breathtaking finale."-- School Library Journal , starred review"Philosophical and wryly humorous, this magical tale will satisfy both fans and new readers alike."-- Kirkus Reviews, Praise for 11 Birthdays : * "A fresh twist on the familiar themes of middle-grade family and school dynamics." -- Booklist , starred review * "Girls will relate to Amanda's insecurities, and the confidence and insight she gains will resonate." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review Praise for Finally : " Finally is a treat -- a delicious story about fitting in, falling down, and growing up. Wendy Mass has done it again!" -- Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal winner of When You Reach Me " Finally will have readers laughing, nodding in agreement, and sighing in sympathy." -- TeensReadToo.com Praise for 13 Gifts : * "Mass keeps the plot jumping like a fireworks display; there's one surprise spark after another, all coming together at the end for a breathtaking finale." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Philosophical and wryly humorous, this magical tale will satisfy both fans and new readers alike." -- Kirkus Reviews, Praise for 11 Birthdays *"Mass's expertise with pacing keeps the story moving at a lively clip, and her understanding of this age group is as finely honed as ever." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review\ Praise for Finally "Growing up doesn't have to happen all at once, and it isn't always all it's cracked up to be . . . Mass provides a pretty entertaining and solidly worthwhile read." -- Kirkus Praise for 13 Gifts *"Mass keeps the plot jumping like a fireworks display; there's one surprise spark after another, all coming together at the end for a breathtaking finale." -- School Library Journal , starred review
Grade FromThird Grade
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisIt's not easy being Princess Rose. Especially when a fairy curses you and you find yourself avoiding all sharp objects . . . and then end up pricking your finger anyway, causing you to slumber for a hundred years or so. And it's not easy being The Prince. Especially when your mother has some ogre blood and tends to chow down at the most unfortunate moments. A walk in the woods would help, you think. Until you find a certain hidden castle . . . and a certain sleeping beauty. Happily ever after? Not until the prince helps the princess awaken . . . and brings her home to Mother. Journey back to the days when fairy tales were true with this fun and fresh spin on a timeless tale, Sleeping Beauty comes to the WISH line The girl's been asleep for a hundred years. The boy's got issues of his own. There are two sides to every fairy tale.... It's not easy being Princess Rose. Especially when a fairy curses you and you find yourself avoiding all sharp objects . . . and then end up pricking your finger anyway, causing you to slumber for a hundred years or so.And it's not easy being The Prince. Especially when your mother has some ogre blood and tends to chow down at the most unfortunate moments. A walk in the woods would help, you think. Until you find a certain hidden castle . . . and a certain sleeping beauty. Happily ever after? Not until the prince helps the princess awaken . . . and brings her home to Mother.Journey back to the days when fairy tales were true with this fun and fresh spin on a timeless tale, Sleeping Beauty comes to the WISH line! The girl's been asleep for a hundred years. The boy's got issues of his own. There are two sides to every fairy tale....It's not easy being Princess Rose. Especially when a fairy curses you and you find yourself avoiding all sharp objects . . . and then end up pricking your finger anyway, causing you to slumber for a hundred years or so.And it's not easy being The Prince. Especially when your mother has some ogre blood and tends to chow down at the most unfortunate moments. A walk in the woods would help, you think. Until you find a certain hidden castle . . . and a certain sleeping beauty. Happily ever after? Not until the prince helps the princess awaken . . . and brings her home to Mother.Journey back to the days when fairy tales were true with this fun and fresh spin on a timeless tale!