First published 2000
When single mom Julia and her sister create a wishing box on a whim, they're stunned when their long-lost father actually returns. As he shares his wild stories, Julia must confront her own unfinished business and decide whether to embrace this sudden second chance or forge her own path forward. A funny, surprising first novel about family, fate, and the unpredictable nature of life.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
320 pages · Paperback · Chronicle Books