Instead of Three Wishes

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Youth level.
Plague of leprechaun -- Leroy Roachbane -- Factory -- Aunt Charlotte and the NGA portraits -- Instead of three wishes -- Nightmare -- Baker King.
A collection of seven stories featuring such elements of fantasy as leprechauns, ghosts, and the supernatural.

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Title?! submitted by laughterxatxdawn on July 27, 2012, 10:04pm If you enjoy this book, you will probably like the Queen's Thief series, also by this author.

good fun submitted by unknown on July 29, 2013, 6:06pm In this collection of short stories, Turner treats readers to seven magical tales.

In "A Plague of Leprechauns," a small town is beset with leprechaun-hunting tourists whenever someone reports seeing one of the little green people. See what happens when a serious young artist arrives in town on the heels of a sighting.

"Leroy Roachbane" is a boy who is mysteriously thrown back in time to ancient Sweden. Asked whether he is a spirit or hero, he chooses hero. Soon after his arrival, there is a battle to be fought.

The "Factory" is a self-contained community in the middle of an unending city. John, the newest employee, is assigned a job operating a crane far above the factory floor. He soon learns that men rarely stayed in his position due to ghostly happenings.

"Aunt Charlotte and the NGA Portraits" is a fanciful tale, told by an old woman to her great-niece, of an adventure inside a painting.

"Instead of Three Wishes," Selene wishes to be left alone. The elf prince who promised her the wishes can't understand why she won't accept, so he tries to find ways to make her happy.

Kevin, your average school bully, is forced to live with "The Nightmare" after he and his pals try to frighten an old woman. Each night brings more fear until the dream can be overcome.

"The Baker King" is about a baker's apprentice who bears a striking resemblance to the late king's son. Will the young man's uncanny appearance help when outsiders threaten to take over the small kingdom?

Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, and always fascinating, these stories will intrigue young readers with a taste for the unusual. Each tale is cleverly written and believable in its own way. Some parents may take exception to references to drinking, but it is not a predominant theme and would provide a good talking point between parents and kids later. (i.e.: The difference between social drinking in a local inn versus routine drunkenness.)

If your child is too young for Poe but too old for Cinderella, this is a fabulous choice.