{"product_id":"billy-miller-makes-a-wish-a-hilarious-and-heartfelt-illustrated-chapter-book-about-family-and-wishes-for-children-ages-8-12-a-miller-family-story-2","title":"Billy Miller Makes a Wish: A Hilarious and Heartfelt Illustrated Chapter Book about Family and Wishes for Children (Ages 8-12) (A Miller Family Story, 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Full of heart and depth.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Henkes is a master of characterization. —The Horn Book (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A first-rate choice for reading aloud.”—Booklist (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilly Miller is back! This stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes’s award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling The Year of Billy Miller, Billy Miller Makes a Wish is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible story about summer, family, and wishes that (almost) come true.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilly Miller Makes a Wish is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author, and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books and the Clementine series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn his birthday, Billy Miller wishes for something exciting to happen. But he immediately regrets his wish when an ambulance rushes to his neighbor’s house. Is Billy responsible? Award-winning author Kevin Henkes delivers a short, funny, and emotionally complex novel complete with misplaced love letters, surprising critters, art projects, misguided tattoos—and another surprise for Billy and his family, maybe the best one yet!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with black-and-white art by the author, this is a perfect novel for the early elementary grades and an essential choice for summer reading. A stand-alone companion to The Year of Billy Miller, a Newbery Honor Book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when a birthday wish goes a little too well?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * A Relatable Big Brother: Follows eight-year-old Billy Miller as he navigates the responsibility and fun of being a big brother during one very eventful summer.\u003cbr\u003e * Heartwarming Sibling Story: Features the hilarious and loving relationship between Billy and his funny, trouble-making little sister, Sal.\u003cbr\u003e * Laugh-Out-Loud Funny: Packed with gentle humor and comical mishaps, from permanent-marker tattoos to a bat in the basement.\u003cbr\u003e * Perfect for Summer Reading: An ideal chapter book for kids ages 6-10, especially fans of the Ramona and Clementine books.\u003cbr\u003e * A Surprise Ending: The summer of chaos leads to the Miller family's best surprise yet, making this a story full of warmth and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48106512023715,"sku":"9780063042797","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8588\/4579\/files\/9780063042797.jpg?v=1788966562","url":"https:\/\/www.bellhousebooks.com\/products\/billy-miller-makes-a-wish-a-hilarious-and-heartfelt-illustrated-chapter-book-about-family-and-wishes-for-children-ages-8-12-a-miller-family-story-2","provider":"Bell House Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}