# Billy Miller Makes a Wish - Hardcover

by **Kevin Henkes** (Author), **Kevin Henkes** (Illustrator)

**"Full of heart and depth."--_Kirkus Reviews_ (starred review)**

**"Henkes is a master of characterization. --_The_ _Horn Book_ (starred review)**

**"A first-rate choice for reading aloud."--_Booklist_ (starred review)**

**Billy Miller is back! This stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes's award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling _The Year of Billy Miller, Billy Miller Makes a Wish_ is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible story about summer, family, and wishes that (almost) come true.**

**_Billy Miller Makes a Wish_ is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author, and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books and the Clementine series.**

On his birthday, Billy Miller wishes for something exciting to happen. But he immediately regrets his wish when an ambulance rushes to his neighbor's house. Is Billy responsible? Award-winning author Kevin Henkes delivers a short, funny, and emotionally complex novel complete with misplaced love letters, surprising critters, art projects, misguided tattoos--and another surprise for Billy and his family, maybe the best one yet!

Illustrated throughout with black-and-white art by the author, this is a perfect novel for the early elementary grades and an essential choice for summer reading. A stand-alone companion to _The Year of Billy_ _Miller_, a Newbery Honor Book.

**Number of Pages:** 192

**Dimensions:** 1.1 x 8.6 x 5.5 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 06, 2021

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Billy Miller Makes a Wish

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 4.1

**Point Value:** 3

## Details

- **Price:** 16.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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