NOTE: We teamed up with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for this The Wish Switch Giveaway. All opinions are our own; we were under no obligation to give a positive review. Giveaway prize provided by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
Have you ever made a wish that everything would go your way? In The Wish Switch by Lynn Painter, Emma Rockford is about to discover what happens when wishes go awry!
Emma has been hearing stories about the lore of four and the magical wish-granting portal her entire life. On the fourth day in the fourth month, four wishes can be granted to four people. When their school field trip lands on that exact day, Em and her friends sneak off to make wishes – except, when her brother and the new kid, Jackson, end up crashing the moment, it throws everything off course in a big way.
✨FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL TIPS: Emma and Jackson share their advice for a great first day of school HERE!
When school finally starts in the fall, all her friends’ wishes seem to have come true – they’re prettier, more popular, and everything is going their way while Emma is still stuck exactly the way she was before. But when she notices Jackson Matthews suddenly seems to be getting everything Emma wanted, she’s frustrated that he stole her wishes and her life – and she wants them back! Everything gets majorly mixed up, and the only way for them to undo the mishaps before the final wish settles is by working together to set things right again.
The Wish Switch
Magic and mayhem collide in beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Lynn Painter’s hilarious children’s book debut, perfect for fans of Sarah Mlynowski and Wendy Mass.
Emma Rockford knows it will take bonafide magic to make middle school everything she wants it to be. Luckily, before Emma’s beloved Nana died, she left detailed instructions on how to access an ancient, secret, magical wishing well. Emma follows each step and plans out every moment…except for the one where the obnoxious new kid, Jackson, tosses in wishes of his own that literally knock her wishes off course. When seventh grade starts, Emma discovers that her wishes are starting to come true, alright. But not for her…for Jackson.
Which, the two quickly discover, could have disastrous consequences for both of their families, and cost Emma her best friends. Can they set everything straight in time to prevent full-blown catastrophe?
With the trademark wit and heart that have earned her legions of fans, #1 New York Times bestselling author Lynn Painter delivers a laugh-out-loud story of friendship, family, and wishing—with a delightful dash of magic.
The Wish Switch
AUTHOR: Lynn Painter
PUBLISHER: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
DATE: May 13, 2025
This read is perfect for summer, it’s heartfelt and sweet with hilarious moments, blush-worthy first crushes, a whole lot of relatable life lessons, all swirled together with a dash of magic. If you’ve ever felt like your friends are growing up faster than you and leaving you behind, or are nervous about big life changes, you’ll relate to Emma.
Want to WIN a copy? We teamed up with our friends at Little, Brown Young Readers for a giveaway of The Wish Switch! Grab your favorite adult and have them enter below for your chance to WIN!
The Wish Switch Giveaway:
WHAT DO I WIN?:
TWO (2) lucky winners will receive a hardcover copy of The Wish Switch by Lynn Painter, generously provided by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
HOW DO I ENTER?:
Grab a parent or guardian and have them fill out the form below by May 27, 2025 at 11:59pm ET.
Giveaway runs from 05/13/25 at 03:30 pm ET through 05/27/25 at 11:59 pm. Open to US residents ONLY. Be sure to read the fully detailed rules HERE before entering.
NOTE: THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED AND THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED.
You must be 18 or older to enter. Please, only ONE entry per person. If selected as a winner, we will provide your parent/guardian with an affidavit to confirm that you are a valid winner who has permission to win. They will be REQUIRED to sign and return the affidavit to YAYOMG! to claim your prize. Prizes will NOT be mailed out without signed parental consent.
✨ADVICE FROM EMMA & JACKSON: Get first day of school tips from The Wish Switch characters – CLICK HERE!
