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The Allison Chronicles #2
Cherished Wish
A time to wish…a time to trust...
After a desperate search, Allison O’Brian is miraculously reunited with her long-lost father in Oregon. Almost overnight she has a new family and a new future—but her joy is short-lived. Her movie-star mother has finally caught on to the fact that Allison never made it to summer camp, and when her mother’s secretary comes to take Allison away, she has no choice but to leave. Her one consolation is that her new friend Heather has agreed to come to camp with her.
Once at Lakeview, Allison desperately tries to keep her biggest secrets from the other campers. But just when she thinks she’s done the perfect job of hiding her complicated past, Allison’s parents go head-to-head in a messy custody suit over her. Torn between her mother’s approval and her father’s love, Allison must make the decision of a lifetime. Can she trust herself to do the right thing?
After a desperate search, Allison O’Brian is miraculously reunited with her long-lost father in Oregon. Almost overnight she has a new family and a new future—but her joy is short-lived. Her movie-star mother has finally caught on to the fact that Allison never made it to summer camp, and when her mother’s secretary comes to take Allison away, she has no choice but to leave. Her one consolation is that her new friend Heather has agreed to come to camp with her.
Once at Lakeview, Allison desperately tries to keep her biggest secrets from the other campers. But just when she thinks she’s done the perfect job of hiding her complicated past, Allison’s parents go head-to-head in a messy custody suit over her. Torn between her mother’s approval and her father’s love, Allison must make the decision of a lifetime. Can she trust herself to do the right thing?
158 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 1998
About the author
Melody Carlson
424 books3,405 followersMelody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books, several of them Christmas novellas from Revell, including her much-loved and bestselling book, The Christmas Bus.
She also writes many teen books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series, the TrueColors series, and the Carter House Girls series.
Melody was nominated for a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her books, including the Notes from a Spinning Planet series and Finding Alice, which is in production as a Lifetime Television movie. She and her husband serve on the Young Life adult committee in central Oregon.
She also writes many teen books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series, the TrueColors series, and the Carter House Girls series.
Melody was nominated for a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her books, including the Notes from a Spinning Planet series and Finding Alice, which is in production as a Lifetime Television movie. She and her husband serve on the Young Life adult committee in central Oregon.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
May 12, 2017
Book two starts off with a bang immediately where book one left off. This riveting tale seems to slow in comparison to book one however the themes are highly important. Another homey book which deals with intense subjects without being too heavy. Despite the high stakes this is a feel good book. The ending does seem farfetched, something you would only see in a religious fiction book.
May 18, 2026
Why do these people reconnect after thinking someone has been dead for years, and think it’s okay to “get married”?
Really fast moving, and I do like the storyline, but this plot is wild. They are in a new city on every page.
Really fast moving, and I do like the storyline, but this plot is wild. They are in a new city on every page.
January 18, 2018
This is one of my most favorite books! I wish the author made more than just the four books in this series!
December 17, 2024
Made me excited for camp😂 fun, easy book that I enjoyed!
March 2, 2017
the best book I ever read I also love the series and I want to continue reading more!!
February 25, 2011
I love this series. It was interesting to read about summer camp in the 1940s - it sounds no different than what I imagine summer camp is like today. I feel for the main character as she's in the middle of a custody battle - I think if it was taking place today the judge would at least listen to her side.
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March 20, 2010F CAR ac bk.2
July 14, 2010
Again will always cherish it
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