The Wishing Game Audiolibro Por Meg Shaffer arte de portada

The Wishing Game

A Novel

Vista previa
Prueba por $0.00
Prime logotipo Exclusivo para miembros Prime: ¿Nuevo en Audible? Obtén 2 audiolibros gratis con tu prueba.
Elige 1 audiolibro al mes de nuestra inigualable colección.
Escucha todo lo que quieras de entre miles de audiolibros, Originals y podcasts incluidos.
Accede a ofertas y descuentos exclusivos.
Premium Plus se renueva automáticamente por $14.95 al mes después de 30 días. Cancela en cualquier momento.

The Wishing Game

De: Meg Shaffer
Narrado por: Rachel L. Jacobs, Paul Boehmer
Prueba por $0.00

$14.95 al mes después de 30 días. Cancela en cualquier momento.

Compra ahora por $20.25

Compra ahora por $20.25

Confirma la compra
la tarjeta con terminación
Al confirmar tu compra, aceptas las Condiciones de Uso de Audible y el Aviso de Privacidad de Amazon. Impuestos a cobrar según aplique.
Cancelar

Acerca de esta escucha

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Years ago, a reclusive mega-bestselling children’s author quit writing under mysterious circumstances. Suddenly he resurfaces with a brand-new book and a one-of-a-kind competition, offering a prize that will change the winner’s life in this absorbing and whimsical novel.

“Clever, dark, and hopeful . . . a love letter to reading and the power that childhood stories have over us long after we’ve grown up.”—V. E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Washington Post, She Reads, Bookreporter

Make a wish. . . .

Lucy Hart knows better than anyone what it’s like to grow up without parents who loved her. In a childhood marked by neglect and loneliness, Lucy found her solace in books, namely the Clock Island series by Jack Masterson. Now a twenty-six-year-old teacher’s aide, she is able to share her love of reading with bright, young students, especially seven-year-old Christopher Lamb, who was left orphaned after the tragic death of his parents. Lucy would give anything to adopt Christopher, but even the idea of becoming a family seems like an impossible dream without proper funds and stability.

But be careful what you wish for. . . .

Just when Lucy is about to give up, Jack Masterson announces he’s finally written a new book. Even better, he’s holding a contest at his home on the real Clock Island, and Lucy is one of the four lucky contestants chosen to compete to win the one and only copy.

For Lucy, the chance of winning the most sought-after book in the world means everything to her and Christopher. But first she must contend with ruthless book collectors, wily opponents, and the distractingly handsome (and grumpy) Hugo Reese, the illustrator of the Clock Island books. Meanwhile, Jack “the Mastermind” Masterson is plotting the ultimate twist ending that could change all their lives forever.

. . . You might just get it.

©2023 Meg Shaffer (P)2023 Random House Audio
Acción y Aventura Fantasía Ficción Femenina Género Ficción Suspenso Thriller y Suspenso Vida Familiar Para sentirse bien
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_T1_webcro805_stickypopup

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Our list of must-read fiction books wouldn’t be complete without a novel that reminds readers of the power books hold between their pages. Meg Shaffer’s The Wishing Game may not contain any magic—this is a whimsical tale, but it’s grounded in reality—yet there’s something magical about the book.”Reader’s Digest, in “Best Fiction Books of 2023”

“Shaffer blends tragedy and triumph in a whimsical and gratifying debut about what makes a family. This is wish fulfillment in the best way.”Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Meg Shaffer’s beautiful novel is part Willy Wonka, part magical realism, and wholly moving. It broke my heart and patched it over and reminded me that even as an adult, if you look hard enough, you can find the child still inside you.”—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling co-author of Mad Honey

Heartwarming Story • Whimsical Adventure • Excellent Narration • Magical Atmosphere • Nostalgic Elements
Con calificación alta para:
Todas las estrellas
Más relevante  
GREAT story.. a little language.. and I hope the author writes more.. it reminds me of Willy wonka and the chocolate factory

Best book I have read in a long time

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.

I’ve had this book in my library for several weeks and hadn’t gotten around to listening to it. I’m so sorry. I wasted all that time. This book had me laughing and crying (unfortunately while I was driving). I thought I would be disappointed with the ending and was so terribly wrong. This book is a wonderful feel good story that shouldn’t be missed.

Stop everything and read this one now

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.

What an adventure and great story telling. Laughed, cried, joy, happiness and surprise. Loved the ending.

All the feels

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.

Absolutely delightful. A wonderful novel I enjoyed from start to finish. The puzzles were a lot of fun too.

Love it

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.

Best book I have read in 2023! Captures all the magic of childhood and drive them into adulthood!

Magical!

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.

I loved every second of this book. I did have a good cry as well while reading it. So so so good.

Amazing

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.

Get your tissues ready.

This book made me tear up more than any book I’ve ever read.

Def takes a bit to get into, but once you’re in, you’re in.

Slow Start but Brilliant Story

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.

This book was just what I needed, a hopeful and charming (book-related) story with characters I loved and the soul of a wonderful YA book while still being for adults.

A wonderful find!

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.

Both the child’s perspective and the adult’s are revealed in The Wishing Game. (But we are never just one or the other.) Complex characters who face their fears because of love.Truth is freeing. Wonderful story!

Do we ever really grow up?

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.

This story had more potential to be really fantastic. It was almost a Willy Wonka meets Narnia, but fell short on the competition/tour aspect of the plot. The characters could have been more fleshed out. The cut-to throughout the book from reality to fiction is cartoonish, unnecessary, and doesn’t add to our understanding of the world Jack created or anyone’s character development.

It was okay but story had more potential!

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.

Ver más opiniones