Best Wishes (Best Wishes #1)

Best Wishes #1 by Sarah Mlynowski

Be careful what you wish for. Best Wishes is a sparkling, laugh-out-loud middle grade series from Sarah Mlynowski, the New York Times bestselling author of Whatever After and co-author of Upside-Down Magic. When a mysterious bracelet arrives in the mail with a note that says make a wish, Becca Singer's life is about to get wonderfully, chaotically out of hand.

The Story

Becca is having the Worst Day Ever. Her best friend dumped her, and she's completely alone. Then a box arrives in the mail — inside, a bracelet and a mysterious note. Becca makes a wish: to have friends. Lots of friends. So many friends. And just like that, the magic works — everyone wants to be her BFF, from classmates to teachers to her own mum. But as things spiral out of control, Becca starts to wonder: is this wish actually a curse?

Why Kids Love This Book

• ✨ Wish-granting magic with hilarious consequences — perfect for fans of fantasy and friendship stories
• 👭 Relatable themes — friendship, belonging, and being careful what you wish for
• 🎨 Delightful illustrations throughout, making it a joy to read cover to cover
• 🎥 Optioned for film by Imagine Kids & Family — a story with serious screen potential!

About the Series

Each book in the Best Wishes series follows a different girl who receives the magical bracelet in the mail and makes a new wish. Book Two is co-written by Sarah Mlynowski and Debbie Rigaud.

Perfect for fans of: Whatever After, Upside-Down Magic, Twisted Tales, The Baby-Sitters Club, and American Girl.

Recommended for ages 8–12 | Middle Grade Fiction | Magic & Friendship | Contemporary Fantasy