The Wish Giver: Three Tales of Coven Tree

Bill Brittain

Jan 2009 · Harper Collins

About this ebook

A Newbery Honor Book that the New York Times called "an eerie delight," The Wish Giver is an engaging literary folk story about those who get what they wish for—whether they want it or not.

The people of Coven Tree are no strangers to magic. In fact, the town's very name comes from a gnarled old tree where covens of witches used to gather. Even now, imps and fiends continue to appear, frightening the townsfolk with their devilish pranks.

Usually these creatures are easy to spot. They have a particular smell, or sound, or way of moving, that betrays their dark nature.

But Thaddeus Blinn showed none of these signs when he came to Coven Tree. He was just a funny little man who drifted into town with a strange tale about being able to give people whatever they wished—for only fifty cents.

There was nothing scary about him. At least, not until the wishing began...

Ratings and reviews

I remember this book from 4th grade my favorite teacher had us read this it's still one of my favorite books ever. I hope everyone reads this

I read in elementary school but its timeless I can read over and over I would love one day for my children to read this great lessons learned

My name is Alison and I'm in Fourth grade. I love to read. I had battle of the books at my school Crossroads Charter Academy. Battle of the books is a game where you read books and a answer questions about them. This book is one of them. It is a absolutely wonderful tale. It is one of my favorite books. I hope that all of you can enjoy this as much as I did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😉

About the author

Bill Brittain's tales of the rural New England village of Coven Tree are well loved by children of all ages. The Wish Giver was a Newbery Honor Book; it and Devil's Donkey were both named ALA Notabled Children's Books as well as School Library Journal Best Books. Dr. Dredd's Wagon of Wonders was a 1988 Children's Editors' Choice (ALA Booklist), and Professor Popkin's Prodigious Polish was named a "Pick of the Lists" by American Bookseller.Mr. Brittain has written many other delightful books, which have also received high acclaim. Among these are All the Money in the World, which won the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award and which has been adapted for an ABC-TV Saturday Special; and The Fantastic Freshman, which was named an ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.Bill Brittain lives with his wife, Ginny, in Asheville, North Carolina.