The Wish sisters: The pet wish by Allison Rushby. Illus. by Karen Blair

A little Imp….a bit of magic….and lots of chaos!

The Pet Wish is the fourth book, and another delightful addition to the popular new series, The Wish Sisters. Cleverly written by talented Australian author Allison Rushby and beautifully illustrated by Karen Blair, this delightful tale follows the enchanting escapades of the Wish family, whose lives have taken an exciting turn since Granny Aggie gifted her granddaughters, Flick and Birdie, with a magical Imp.

But, there’s a few hitches and glitches! The Imp only listens to Birdie, the youngest, because Granny Aggie said her Grandbabies, not Grandchildren. Birdie is only a baby, who can’t even talk properly. So, nobody even knows what she is going to wish for, until it appears! On top of that, the mischievous little Imp always adds a delightful adaptation to each wish cast and the biggest problem is that the family must keep their Imp a secret.

So, when Flick is super excited, as it is the Pet Play Date event, what could possibly go wrong. The community are trying to raise money for animals and home unwanted pets. Her only troubles is if Birdie decides to make a wish things could be a disaster.

Throughout the novel, the Imp's antics are humorous and entertaining. Allison Rushby's writing style is engaging and an easy read for those younger readers; entering into the chapter book world. Karen Blair's illustrations bring the characters and their magical world to life and complement the storyline beautifully.

Full of magical twists and turns that will keep readers eagerly turning the pages. The Pet Wish is a success and a series to add to the list of must reads for the younger audience!

Themes: Magic, Animals, Family, Problem solving.

Michelle O'Connell