by Cynthia Lord
First published 2023
Dazzle faces the complicated world of growing up where wishes don't always come true the way you expect. She discovers that getting what you want sometimes means losing something else entirely. The people around her have their own dreams and disappointments, and Dazzle learns that understanding others requires seeing beyond her own desires. When she finally makes her wish, she must decide what matters most. This story explores the gap between what we think we want and what we actually need. Dazzle's journey reveals how friendship, family, and community shape our deepest hopes. Lord creates a world where young readers can recognize their own struggles with belonging and purpose.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, personal-growth
66 pages · Library Binding · Bound to Stay Bound Books