The Carnival of Wishes and Dreams

In the tradition ofWishtreeandYou May Already Be a Winner, this hopeful middle grade novel tells the story of three former friends who must come together at their annual town carnival to heal and reconnect after a tragedy.

The small town of Clarkville has seen better days. Ever since the Cohen factory burned down a few years ago, jobs are scarce and unemployment is high. But each year for one night the Carnival of Wishes and Dreams comes to town and everyone gets to indulge in a little wonder and delight. And for three girls who each receive notes asking them to meet the anonymous sender at midnight at the Ferris Wheel, its an evening that promises to be truly magical.

Audrey cant believe someone would ask her to ride the Ferris Wheel. Everyone in town knows shes afraid of heights; the last time she rode the Ferris Wheel it ended with her having a panic attack. Maybe shell face her fears tonight, after all.
Grace isnt supposed to go to the carnival. But she’s also sick of only doing things shes supposed to do. Shell be at the carnival, and she is definitely riding that Ferris Wheel.
Harlow can never resist a dare, but when a note arrives asking her to meet an anonymous person at the Ferris Wheel at midnight, shes far from certain it will be a friend waiting for her.

Can these three girls put their differences aside long enough for their wishes to come true? And is it possible to save a friendship that once seemed lost for good?