1
by James Burks
4.72012128 pages
Why you'll love it:
This middle grade shares a light and comedic tone that will resonate with Wish fans.
10 Best Books Like Wish
If you loved Wish by Barbara O'Connor, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like Wish are:
- 1Bird & Squirrel on the Run by James Burks4.7
- 2Bird & Squirrel on the Edge! by James Burks4.8
- 3Alone by Megan E. Freeman4.6
- 4Dog Man Unleashed by Dav Pilkey4.8
- 5Potato Fireball by Dave Villager4.5
- 6Diary Of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney4.6
- 7Big Nate: From the Top by Lincoln Peirce4.6#1
- 8City Spies by James Ponti4.7
- 9The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey4.6#1
- 10Agent 9: Flood-a-Geddon! by James Burks4.6
Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade, but when she's sent to live with relatives she barely knows in the North Carolina mountains, that wish seems more impossible than ever. Everything changes when she meets Wishbone, a stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a surprising neighbor boy who becomes an unexpected friend. As Charlie settles into this new life, she begins to discover that what she's been wishing for may not be what she truly needs after all.
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2
by James Burks
4.82015144 pages
Why you'll love it:
This middle grade shares a adventurous and encouraging tone that will resonate with Wish fans.
3
by Megan E. Freeman
4.62022416 pages
Why you'll love it:
This middle grade shares a haunting but hopeful tone that will resonate with Wish fans.
4
by Dav Pilkey
4.82016224 pages
Why you'll love it:
This middle grade shares a silly and energetic tone that will resonate with Wish fans.
5
by Dave Villager
4.5
Why you'll love it:
This middle grade shares a lighthearted and silly tone that will resonate with Wish fans.
6
by Jeff Kinney
4.62012224 pages
Why you'll love it:
This middle grade shares a comedic and cynical tone that will resonate with Wish fans.
7
Big Nate: From the Top
Big Nate #1 (works standalone)by Lincoln Peirce
4.62011224 pages
Why you'll love it:
This middle grade shares a lighthearted and chaotic tone that will resonate with Wish fans.
8
by James Ponti
4.72021400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This middle grade shares a optimistic adventure tone that will resonate with Wish fans.
9
The Adventures of Captain Underpants
A Long #1 (works standalone)by Dav Pilkey
4.61997128 pages
Why you'll love it:
This middle grade shares a silly and anarchic tone that will resonate with Wish fans.
10
by James Burks
4.62021192 pages
Why you'll love it:
This middle grade shares a silly and energetic tone that will resonate with Wish fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Wish
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird & Squirrel on the Run📚 Series starter | James Burks | 4.7 | 2012 | 128 | Start a new series |
| Bird & Squirrel on the Edge! | James Burks | 4.8 | 2015 | 144 | Similar vibes |
| Alone | Megan E. Freeman | 4.6 | 2022 | 416 | Similar vibes |
| Dog Man Unleashed | Dav Pilkey | 4.8 | 2016 | 224 | Similar vibes |
| Potato Fireball | Dave Villager | 4.5 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Diary Of A Wimpy Kid | Jeff Kinney | 4.6 | 2012 | 224 | Similar vibes |
| Big Nate: From the Top | Lincoln Peirce | 4.6 | 2011 | 224 | Similar vibes |
| City Spies | James Ponti | 4.7 | 2021 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| The Adventures of Captain Underpants | Dav Pilkey | 4.6 | 1997 | 128 | Similar vibes |
| Agent 9: Flood-a-Geddon! | James Burks | 4.6 | 2021 | 192 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Wish?
The most similar books to Wish are Bird & Squirrel on the Run, Bird & Squirrel on the Edge!, Alone.
What should I read after Wish?
After finishing Wish, readers most commonly pick up Bird & Squirrel on the Run next.
Who writes books like Barbara O'Connor?
Authors similar to Barbara O'Connor include Dav Pilkey, James Ponti, Lincoln Peirce, Megan E. Freeman, James Burks.
What genre is Wish?
Wish is a Middle Grade novel by Barbara O'Connor, published in 2017.
How long is Wish?
Wish is 256 pages long.
About Wish
The #1 New York Times–bestselling 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 the wish, such as cutting off the pointed end of a slice of pie and wishing on it as she takes the last bite. But when she is sent to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to live with family she barely knows, it seems unlikely that her wish will ever come true. That is until she meets Wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor boy who proves surprising in lots of ways. Suddenly Charlie is in serious danger of discovering that what she thought she wanted may not be what she needs at all.