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sarahonthecoast's review against another edition
4.0
This sweet story is a perfect gentle read for middle school readers. The subject matter isn't new (a summer full of changes and growth) but the magical twist sets it apart and makes for a fun adventure. Ashley's ability to time travel with the slips of paper is never explained and met with more fascination than confusion, but I can forgive it because this isn't high fantasy. The time travel is used more for insight into Ashley's relationship with her own best friend and rekindles the love of an old married couple- it matters less how it happened than just that it did. More importantly, many readers will still be able to relate to Ashley's story (losing a friend, developing a crush, being forced to babysit) even if they haven't been gifted a magical jar of memories.
Side note: this is the first time I've read a YA book that addressed face blindness. I wonder what inspired the author to include this characteristic for the protagonist. Whatever it was, it was interesting to see this topic addressed and I'm sure it will be the first time many readers have been introduced to prosopagnosia.
Side note: this is the first time I've read a YA book that addressed face blindness. I wonder what inspired the author to include this characteristic for the protagonist. Whatever it was, it was interesting to see this topic addressed and I'm sure it will be the first time many readers have been introduced to prosopagnosia.
tamarafreeland's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
natalieweinberg's review against another edition
4.0
this book was super cute and a lot better than i was expecting knowing it’s a children’s book, i couldn’t put it down!!
kbucheit's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
finnlikes's review against another edition
4.0
Somehow, I have the power to unknowingly choose to read books that have that have the same four themes: death, WWII, a main character with some sort of handicap, and time travel. Thankfully, I like these types of books, and sometimes I am lucky enough to get combinations of the themes.
Two things you need to know about Ashley.
1) She has prosopagosia, face blindness.
2) She has a magical jar full of wishes that allows her to time travel.
In order to not spoil anything else, because some books are better when knowing little to nothing about them, I will sum try the book up in one sentence:
A predictable but creative and fun mystery.
Two things you need to know about Ashley.
1) She has prosopagosia, face blindness.
2) She has a magical jar full of wishes that allows her to time travel.
In order to not spoil anything else, because some books are better when knowing little to nothing about them, I will sum try the book up in one sentence:
A predictable but creative and fun mystery.
kenlichrystene's review against another edition
4.0
Kind of hard to get into, but a super cute story! Really enjoyable :)
mandarchy's review against another edition
2.0
I thought this was a cute book, but the tension she builds up about the time travel makes the event of time travel a non-event. I got a little bored waiting to solve the mystery which was not to hard to solve.
jennutley's review against another edition
3.0
The cover got me on this one. A fun book with a nice touch of magic realism for a tween girl.
thisgrrlreads's review against another edition
4.0
Really engaging without being too sweet. I liked Ash and her magical jar. The whole plot manages to hinge on her face blindness without being overly problematic or the main focus. I really think this is a standout book for this age group.
sagek's review against another edition
4.0
Dreamer, Wisher, Liar is a heartening tale about growing up. This book takes us through hurtles and tough times, when it all seems to be falling apart, and it mends it all together in a realistic way as discoveries are made and characters mature.
Ashley’s best friend is moving away, and while she’s gone Ashley has to babysit a seven-year-old little girl. Missing her best friend takes up all her time, and adding a kid she never met into the mix? It’s not how Ash wants to spend her time. She wants to be with Lucy, to have Lucy stay and not leave. But then Ash finds an old wish jar, filled with little balls of paper that transport her to a different time whenever she reads them. Each wish reveals something new, and by the end, Ash learns the truth about friendship.
*Read my full review here
Ashley’s best friend is moving away, and while she’s gone Ashley has to babysit a seven-year-old little girl. Missing her best friend takes up all her time, and adding a kid she never met into the mix? It’s not how Ash wants to spend her time. She wants to be with Lucy, to have Lucy stay and not leave. But then Ash finds an old wish jar, filled with little balls of paper that transport her to a different time whenever she reads them. Each wish reveals something new, and by the end, Ash learns the truth about friendship.
*Read my full review here