“A pawsitively magical twist on middle school mayhem.”—Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy
An SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Winner!
Megan Meyers has a foolproof plan to reinvent herself at her new school. Good-bye, dorky math nerd; hello, friend magnet! But her first day at Saguaro Prep starts off weird to the tenth power.
When she’s dared to “make something exciting happen,” Megan is thrown into the middle of an epic power struggle between the two seventh-grade Spirit Captains. So with nothing to lose, Megan wishes for “some magic” as her classroom’s cat clock chimes 11:11—and is granted an enchanted teen magazine that promises miracle makeovers and sure-fire secrets for winning friends and crushes.
But magic can have dangerous side effects, and as her social life grows exponentially worse, Megan begins to wonder if wishing was ever a purrfect idea.
About the Author :
Kim Tomsic is a Co-Regional Advisor for the Rocky Mountain Colorado branch of SCBWI, a yoga instructor, and the author of two picture books with Chronicle (Spring 2019 and Spring 2020). This is her first middle-grade novel. She lives in Colorado with her husband, two children, and two dogs. You can find Kim online at: www.kimscritiquingcorner.blogspot.com
Review :
"From social outcast to social butterfly - can the enchanted cat clock grant Megan's impulsive wish? This debut novel is full of mean girls, magic, teenage angst, and ultimately the satisfying discovery of self." - Susan Dunn, Children's Librarian, Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library
"Debut author Tomsic infuses Megan's first-person narrative with lots of personality and a distinctive voice, and secondary characters are all complex and multidimensional. Light fantasy firmly grounded in the realities of middle-school emotions." - ALA Booklist
"Readers will empathize with [Megan's] tenuous position and her tenacity despite the hilarious situations she gets herself into. A fine, funny fix." - Kirkus Reviews
"Tomsic puts a pawsitively magical twist on middle school mayhem. Whimsical and wacky, The 11:11 Wish is a romp of a read sure to please young teens and tweens." - Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor Winner and New York Times Bestselling Author of Savvy
"Readers will be enchanted by this delightful story of friends, family, fitting in, and finding yourself. The 11:11 Wish mixes the pitfalls of middle school with much humor and heart, and the results are pure magic." - McCourt Thomas, Head of Youth Services, Lyons Regional Library
"A magic-infused romp that will make you wince and cheer. Perfect for readers struggling to find their own voice in the tricky social landscape of middle school." - Ida Olson, Library Media Specialist, McCormick Junior High School
"Full of unexpected twists and turns, this sweet, funny book is pure magic." - Tara Dairman, author of All Four Stars
