First published 2000
Eighth-grader Wilma's greatest wish is to be the most popular girl in school. When a mysterious old woman grants her that wish, Wilma is thrilled. But she soon realizes that her newfound popularity comes with a price - she'll lose it all in just three weeks when she graduates. As Wilma struggles to maintain her status, she learns who her real friends are and that true happiness comes from embracing her authentic self, not chasing fleeting popularity.
Genres: fiction, fantasy, contemporary, adolescence, young-adult, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, wish-fulfillment
Period: Eighth Grade
197 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Inc.