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The Wishing Stone

Christopher Pike (1996)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesSpooksville #9
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.72

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Death

Synopsis

While hiking in the woods near Spooksville, Adam and his friends find a cube-shaped stone. It is clear, like a crystal, and seems to shine with colored light. To their surprise, they discover that if they hold it and make a wish for something, the wish will come true! They call it the Wishing Stone. And they love it. Until they discover that there is a price to be paid for each wish…and that the price can be deadly.

Is The Wishing Stone appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Kids discover a magical wishing stone that grants wishes but exacts a dangerous price. Contains supernatural peril and potentially deadly consequences for the characters.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the spooky adventure of finding a magical stone that grants wishes and uncovering its dark secrets.

Tags

HorrorSupernaturalAdventure