Recommendations based on Wishby Barbara O'Connor

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  1. Kristy's Great Idea

    by Ann M. Martin
    Kristy forms a club with her friends to babysit in their neighborhood, but things get complicated when they face challenges and conflicts.

    America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show., When Kristy Thomas has the great idea to form a baby-sitters club—a chance to earn money and spend time with her friends, all ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Bronze Horseman

    by Paullina Simons
    A sweeping love story set in WWII-era Leningrad, following the lives of a young couple amidst the chaos of war.

    From Book 1: The golden skies, the translucent twilight, the white nights, all hold the promise of youth, of love, of eternal renewal. The war has not yet touched this city of fallen grandeur, or the ... (Goodreads)

  3. Roses

    by Leila Meacham
    A multigenerational saga of two families in a small Texas town, their secrets, and the power of love and loyalty.

    Two East Texas families must deal with the aftermath of a marriage that never happened leading to deceit, secrets, and tragedies in a sweeping multigenerational Southern saga "with echoes of Gone ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. How to Steal a Dog

    by Barbara O'Connor
    A young girl and her brother hatch a plan to steal a dog in order to get the reward money to help their homeless family.

    Don't miss Barbara O'Connor's other middle-grade work—like, Wish; Wonderland; Greetings from Nowhere; Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia; The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester;, and more! Half of me ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog

    by Adam Gidwitz
    A medieval adventure across France, featuring three miracle-working children and their loyal dog.

    The novel is told by multiple narrators, all travelers at the Holy Cross-Roads Inn near Paris, set in early March 1242. Marie, a brewer from the town of Saint-Geneviève, starts the story of Jeanne ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Hello, Darkness

    by Sandra Brown
    A radio personality is stalked by a fan who knows her every move. She must confront her past to uncover the stalker's identity.

    Librarian’s note: This is a previously-published edition of, paperback, ISBN: 9781416537779,., For Paris Gibson, her popular late-night radio show is both an escape and her one real contact with the ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Rogue Not Taken

    by Sarah MacLean
    Spirited Lady Sophie flees her aristocratic family and finds herself on a wild adventure with the handsome and roguish King of London's underworld.

    Lady Sophie’s Society Splash When Sophie, the least interesting of the Talbot sisters, lands her philandering brother-in-law backside-first in a goldfish pond in front of all society, she becomes the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. The Almost Sisters

    by Joshilyn Jackson
    A Southern family navigates the complexities of identity, culture, and relationships.

    With empathy, grace, humor, and piercing insight, the author of gods in Alabama pens a powerful, emotionally resonant novel of the South that confronts the truth about privilege, family, and the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. American Street

    by Ibi Zoboi
    A Haitian immigrant struggles to navigate life in Detroit while her mother is detained by immigration. She finds solace in a new friendship and romance.

    A National Book Award Finalist with five starred reviews and multiple awards!, American Street, is an evocative and powerful coming-of-age story perfect for fans of, Everything, Everything,;, Bone ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Flyy Girl

    by Omar Tyree
    A coming-of-age story of a young woman's journey to success in the music industry, navigating love, friendship, and betrayal along the way.

    The bestselling urban classic novel about a young woman coming of age in the late 1980s. Tracy Ellison, a young knockout with tall hair and attitude, is living life as fast as she can. Motivated by ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. The Whisperer

    by Donato Carrisi
    An Italian detective's investigation into a series of mysterious disappearances.

    A gripping literary thriller and smash bestseller that has taken Italy, France, Germany and the UK by storm. Six severed arms are discovered, arranged in a mysterious circle and buried in a clearing ... (Goodreads)

  12. Restart

    by Gordon Korman
    A middle schooler learns to overcome his fears and learns to start anew.

    The amazing, New York Times, bestseller about what you can do when life gives you a second chance. Chase's memory just went out the window. Chase doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. When Never Comes

    by Barbara Davis
    A woman must confront her past and the secrets she's kept hidden when she returns to her hometown after a tragedy.

    An Amazon Charts most-read and most-sold book.,, Author Barbara Davis deftly explores an emotionally charged landscape of pain, loss, and despair—and the risk one woman will take in the hope of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. We're All Damaged

    by Matthew Norman
    After a divorce and a failed suicide attempt, Andy Carter returns to his hometown and confronts his past.

    Andy Carter was happy. He had a solid job. He ran 5Ks for charity. He was living a nice, safe Midwestern existence. And then his wife left him for a handsome paramedic down the street., We’re All ... (Goodreads)

  15. How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?

    by Jane Yolen
    A humorous children's book that teaches proper table manners through the antics of dinosaurs.

    The bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague are back with another playful dinosaur tale–a third full-length picture book about how dinosaurs behave at mealtime. How does a dinosaur eat ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life

    by Rachel Renée Russell
    Middle school drama queen, Nikki Maxwell, navigates the ups and downs of friendships, crushes, and embarrassing family members.

    It’s , ,, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , ,, for girls in this hilarious novel!,, Meet Nikki Maxwell! She's starting eighth grade at a new school—and her very first diary packed with hilarious stories and art ... (Goodreads)

  17. Orbiting Jupiter

    by Gary D. Schmidt
    Told through the eyes of a young boy, a story of redemption, love, and family.

    When Jack meets his new foster brother, he already knows three things about him: Joseph almost killed a teacher. He was incarcerated at a place called Stone Mountain. He has a daughter. Her name is ... (Goodreads)

  18. Immortal in Death

    by J.D. Robb
    Detective Eve Dallas investigates a murder case involving immortality and resurrection.

    When Police Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates the murder of a top model, she is putting her career on the line, because the prime suspect is her best friend. Eve's investigations lead her into the ... (Goodreads)

  19. Wolf Hollow

    by Lauren Wolk
    A young girl's struggle to stand up for what she believes in amidst social injustice and bullying.

    The novel is narrated by twelve-year-old Annabelle McBride, who lives on a farm with her family and walks with her two younger brothers (James and Henry) to school in the town of Wolf Hollow. A new ... (Wikipedia)

  20. The War I Finally Won

    by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
    A young girl with a disability finds the courage to fight for independence and to make her own choices.

    Ada and her younger brother, Jamie, now have a permanent home with their loving legal guardian, Susan Smith. Although Jamie adapts more easily, Ada still struggles with the aftermath of her old life, ... (Goodreads)

  21. Tatiana and Alexander

    by Paullina Simons
    A passionate love story between two people from different worlds, struggling to find a place in a rapidly changing world.

    Tatiana is eighteen years old, pregnant, and widowed when she escapes war-torn Leningrad to find a new life in America. But the ghosts of her past do not rest easily. She becomes consumed by the ... (Goodreads)

  22. It's Not Summer Without You

    by Jenny Han
    A teenage girl's summer of romance, friendship, and family secrets.

    Belly finds out what comes after falling in love in this follow-up to, The Summer I Turned Pretty, from the, New York Times, bestselling author of, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, (now a major ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Confess

    by Colleen Hoover
    Auburn Reed falls in love with an artist named Owen Gentry, but their pasts threaten to tear them apart.

    Auburn Reed is determined to rebuild her shattered life and she has no room for mistakes. But when she walks into a Dallas art studio in search of a job, she doesn’t expect to become deeply attracted ... (Goodreads)

  24. Refugee

    by Alan Gratz
    Three children, three different times, all with a common goal of finding refuge.

    A tour de force from acclaimed author Alan Gratz (,Prisoner B-3087,), this timely — and timeless — novel tells the powerful story of three different children seeking refuge. A, New York Times, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. We'll Always Have Summer

    by Jenny Han
    Three siblings' summer of love and loss, growing up amidst conflicting family obligations.

    It's been two years since Conrad told Belly to go with Jeremiah. She and Jeremiah have been inseparable ever since, even attending the same college—only, their relationship hasn't exactly been the ... (Goodreads)

  26. My Best Friend's Girl

    by Dorothy Koomson
    A story of female friendship and betrayal, with a search for redemption.

    Kamryn Matika is a 32-year-old national marketing manager for a department store, who lives in Leeds . On her birthday, she receives a card—not a birthday card —from her former best friend, Adele ... (Wikipedia)

  27. All Your Perfects

    by Colleen Hoover
    A couple's marriage is tested by infertility and secrets, forcing them to confront their past and present struggles.

    Colleen Hoover delivers a tour de force novel about a troubled marriage and the one old forgotten promise that might be able to save it. Quinn and Graham’s perfect love is threatened by their ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Coldest Winter Ever

    by Sister Souljah
    Coming of age story of a young girl's survival in a harsh, inner-city environment.

    Renowned hip-hop artist, political activist, and bestselling author Sister Souljah brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable first novel. I came busting into the ... (Goodreads)

  29. Blue Hat, Green Hat

    by Sandra Boynton
    An entertaining story about the misadventures of a confused turkey.

    Three earnest animals and one misguided turkey learn colors and clothes in this Sandra Boynton classic. Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. The Summer I Turned Pretty

    by Jenny Han
    A teenage girl's summer of self-discovery and first love.

    Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away ... (Goodreads)