A well-written book with an often unpleasant main character.
Plot
No one at school likes Wilma Sturtz. One day when she is on her way to school, Wilma meets an old lady who grants her one wish - to be popular at Claverford Middle School. Wilma's wish comes true. She is popular for awhile, but then she begins to think that perhaps popularity is not what it is made out to be, after all.
Morality
Wilma is rude and unkind during much of the book, but this is not condoned and is addressed.
Spiritual Content
No spiritual content other than the old woman's magical granting of Wilma's wish.
Violence
No violence.
Drug and Alcohol Content
No drug or alcohol use.
Sexual Content
Wilma's sudden popularity gains her many requests for dates and a boyfriend.
Crude or Profane Language or Content
Wilma uses the word "anus" when referring to one dog smelling another.
Conclusion
'The Wish' is an enjoyable book, though Wilma's behavior does not make her a good role model. The story teaches a good lesson about wishes (the tagline is "be careful what you wish for") and about popularity, but the character's unpleasantness did not make me want to recommend it to other girls.
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