The Wishing Game

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by Meg Shaffer (Goodreads Author)

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What about this book falls under magical realism? It read like whimsical fiction to me, no magic involved.
Erin Hartley I agree and nothing classifies it as magical realism. Def just whimsical!
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Hi! Recommended reading age? Thanks!
Colorado While I think most of the book would be accessible to teens, there are definitely some adult themes. There's a brief reference to incest and another t…moreWhile I think most of the book would be accessible to teens, there are definitely some adult themes. There's a brief reference to incest and another to a miscarriage. As Judith comments below, there are also characters who have struggled with drug and alcohol dependency.(less)
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Amanda Coburn She didn’t get a point for knowing the drivers name, it was just a “test” but didn’t count towards the game
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Can someone please tell me the labels of the clock? I've searched the internet and can't seem to find it. I listened to the audiobook, so it would take me awhile to find it again...
Susan D'Entremont One o'clock: One O'Clock picnic spot
Two o'clock: The Pool at Two (tidal pool, not swimming pool)
Three o'clock: Puffin Rock at Three O'Clock
Four o'cloc…moreOne o'clock: One O'Clock picnic spot
Two o'clock: The Pool at Two (tidal pool, not swimming pool)
Three o'clock: Puffin Rock at Three O'Clock
Four o'clock: Welcome Ashore at Four
Five o'clock: Five O'Clock Beach
Six o'clock: Southernmost Six (fire pit)
Seven o'clock: Seventh Heaven Guest Cottage
Eight o'clock: At Eight O'clock We Wish You Well (wishing well)
Nine o'clock: Nine O'clock Dock
Ten o'clock & 11 o'clock: Forest and Fen at Eleven and Fen (trees/woods)
12: Noon and Midnight Lighthouse(less)
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