WISHFUL THINKING

A new and fun middle grade set.

Eleven-year-old Sophie Campbell isn't looking for anything special out of life. She wants the boy she's crushing on to notice her, a chance to see her favorite band play live, and a pair of jeans that makes her look absolutely awesome. And yeah, she'd also like her dad to come back. But when she inadvertently gets herself turned into a djinn (genie) the day before sixth grade begins, things start to get pretty special after all. Before she knows it, she's granting wishes left and right. But as she soon finds out, her magical powers come with side effects and if she's going to survive middle school (never mind being a genie) she's going to have to get things under control!


Book 1: WISHFUL THINKING: While babysitting for her mom's boss's nephew, Sophie unleashes the djinn and manages to get herself turned into one. In addition to having orange skin (!) she finds that she also now has the power to grant wishes. But when she develops RWD (Random Wish Disorder) and can't STOP granting wishes, things get more than a little mixed-up.

Book 2: IN A BIND: Sophie's starting to get a handle on being a genie, and her relationship with the adorable Jonathan Tait is blossoming. There's only one big problem: Jonathan's twin sister, Melissa. She's a total mean girl who seems intent on making Sophie's life miserable. On top of that, Melissa somehow seems to sense that Sophie has powers and manages to bind Sophie to her so that she can force her to use her powers for her own benefit. Can Sophie figure out a way out of this without ruining her chances with Jonathan?

Book 3: OUT OF SIGHT: As Sophie works to get a handle on her powers, she's also working toward learning the whole truth about her dad, and trying to figure out how she can save him and bring him back to their family. Fortunately, she's got Malik, her djinni-guide, to help her as she navigates carpet-flying, learns how to make herself invisible, and braces herself for what promises to be a very exciting adventure. But if it brings her dad back, it will all be worth it! Looking forward to hearing.