The Wish Giver

By: Bill Brittain

Narrated by: William Dufris

A Newbery Honor Book that the New York Times called ""an eerie delight,"" The Wish Giver is an engaging literary folk story about those who get what they wish for—whether they want it or not.

The people of Coven Tree are no strangers to magic. In fact, the town's very name comes from a gnarled old tree where covens of witches used to gather. Even now, imps and fiends continue to appear, frightening the townsfolk with their devilish pranks.

Usually these creatures are easy to spot. They have a particular smell, or sound, or way of moving, that betrays their dark nature.

But Thaddeus Blinn showed none of these signs when he came to Coven Tree. He was just a funny little man who drifted into town with a strange tale about being able to give people whatever they wished—for only fifty cents.

There was nothing scary about him. At least, not until the wishing began...

It’s as good as I remember

I read this book in grade school a few decades ago and this was just as cute as I recall. Reader wasn’t my favorite, but he didn’t have any particular faults.

Engaging and well-paced

I am an intern in a fourth grade classroom and have used this audiobook for two literature circles. The students (4th graders) love Dufris's expression and character voices, especially when he says, "Jug-a-Rum!" The students are constantly engaged. Those students of mine who read more slowly are able to keep up when reading along with this audiobook, because the narrator is so expressive he doesn't read too quickly.

I will make more purchases from audiobook in the future.

Great.story

I loved it. Good nararatiting and tiny story. Great.as.usually. Great and amazing. I.am looking forward to.use audible.again.

Great Stories!! Still enjoy from childhood!

Loved this book when I was a kid! Still a fun read. I had to hear it again! The narrator was very good as well.

be careful what you wish for

I loved this story! it gives such great lessons of life in a humorous format.