Wish You Well

David Baldacci

Oct 2000 · Sold by Grand Central Publishing

About this eBook

Following a family tragedy, siblings Lou and Oz must leave New York and adjust to life in the Virginia mountains--but just as the farm begins to feel like home, they'll have to defend it from a dark threat in this New York Times bestselling coming-of-age story.

Precocious twelve-year-old Louisa Mae Cardinal lives in the hectic New York City of 1940 with her family. Then tragedy strikes--and Lou and her younger brother, Oz, must go with their invalid mother to live on their great-grandmother's farm in the Virginia mountains.

Suddenly Lou finds herself growing up in a new landscape, making her first true friend, and experiencing adventures tragic, comic, and audacious. When a dark, destructive force encroaches on her new home, her struggle will play out in a crowded Virginia courtroom...and determine the future of two children, an entire town, and the mountains they love.

Ratings and reviews

Impressed by the way Mr. Baldacci jumps out of his normal type stories of stories and intros' is into the rural parts of Virginia...a place I knew well because it is where I was raised for awhile as a boy. He took me right back there with all his scenery and smitten with his vibrant characters as well as their ways and terminology of the time.. Kudos Mr B ... And thank you so much for the enjoyment.

Different than most of the other Baldacci novels. Both heartbreaking and uplifting, this is a great read. The movie is faithful to the novel and brought tears to my eyes. Highly recommend this to add to your library.

Love this guy's writing. Started reading his detective novels and liked his books so well decided to try this one. Well satisfied with the choice. Everyone who can drag themselves away from murder and mayhem will love this book too.

About the author

DAVID BALDACCI is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world's favorite storytellers. His books are published in over forty-five languages and in more than eighty countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television. David Baldacci is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. Still a resident of his native Virginia, he invites you to visit him at DavidBaldacci.com and his foundation at WishYouWellFoundation.org.