About Wishes Are Free
Ten-year-old Rose O’Reilly feels abandoned when her best friend moves two thousand miles away. Determined to find a new best friend, she turns to Grandpa, whose wife – his own best friend – has recently passed away. With his help, Rose embarks on a quest to find companionship in unexpected places, from a lost dog to a boy with cerebral palsy. But as Rose embarks on her journey of friendship, she still wishes to fill the hole in her heart that her old best friend left behind.
If you enjoy heartwarming coming-of-age stories, you will love this intergenerational tale of love and friendship that takes place in 1959 in California.
Reviews samples: “It’s a wonderful read, full of positive thoughts and the warmth of friendship.” and “Gentle, compelling story of a 10-year-old’s challenge to make new friends.”
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Author Bio:
Diana Howell still has the copy of MADELINE awarded to her in the second grade. Reading Period was always her favorite part of the school day, and spelling bees, which she usually won unless Frankie Doetsch was present that day. Then they were the last two standing, and if she didn't choke, Diana won. The prize? A holy card. Like Rose O'Reilly, Diana attended Catholic School.
Her first novel, Wishes Are Free, is strong on feel-good warmth and humor, healthy family relationships, and moments readers tell her gave them goosebumps. Joyful goosebumps, the kind you get when you experience something beautiful.
Diana always wanted to connect with people in a feel-good way. Mission accomplished. And she is busy writing the sequel entitled Be Careful What You Wish. In her spare time, she enjoys playing and singing the standards from the Great American Songbook.
For this book, which takes place in 1959, Diana drew on her experiences growing up in the Santa Clara Valley in California.
Reviews samples: "It's a wonderful read, full of positive thoughts and the warmth of friendship." and "Gentle, compelling story of a 10-year-old's challenge to make new friends."