Granted

Description: From the author of such beloved novels as "Ms. Bixby's Last Day" and "Posted" comes a hilarious, heartfelt, and unforgettable novel about a fairy-in-training and her first wish-granting assignment.

Brief description:

John David Anderson is the author of more than a dozen acclaimed and beloved books for kids, including the New York Times Notable Book Ms. Bixby's Last Day, Posted, Granted, One Last Shot, Stowaway, The Greatest Kid in the World, Keep It Like a Secret, and many more. A dedicated root beer connoisseur and chocolate fiend, he lives with his wonderful wife, two frawesome kids, and a pair of mischievous kitties in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can visit him online at johndavidanderson.org.

Review Quotes:

Praise for Ms. Bixby's Last Day: "A full-hearted and emotional exploration of friendship, grief, imagination, and the inner life of boys. Kids won't just love this book. They need it." - Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil

"Through their individual, interwoven narratives, these well-developed characters become the most intriguing elements of the story. A smart, funny, ultimately moving novel." - ALA Booklist (starred review)

Praise for Posted: "Anderson captures the tumultuous joys and pains of middle school with honesty, creating characters with whom readers will find common ground and insight. Words have lingering and persistent power, Anderson makes clear, but so does standing up for others and making one's voice heard." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Anderson dives into the world of middle school with a clear sense of how it works and what it needs. Kids, and the rest of the world, need more books like this one." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Anderson shows his versatility in this original fantasy adventure." - ALA Booklist

"Anderson provides wonderfully convincing details about his imagined 'world of waning wonder, ' where fairies struggle to keep magic alive. A faithful dog, a good friend, and pinch of magic work wonders in this modern fairy tale." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"A feel-good story that finds the magic in everyday things." - Publishers Weekly