The Unfortunate Wishes of Nelly Young

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Twelve-year-old Nelly Young is determined to shed her embarrassing nickname, 'Breaking News Nelly,' and become 'Totally Cool Nelly' before starting secondary school. With her best friends, Clara and Jas, she writes down their ultimate wishes. To their astonishment, the wishes begin to come true, leading to unexpected adventures and challenges. As their fortunes change, Nelly wonders if this newfound luck is too good to be true.

About the author

Beth Garrod is a British author known for her funny and heart-warming books for young readers. She wrote the popular ‘Super Awkward’ series, which follows the adventures of Bella, a girl who always seems to get into silly situations. Beth loves making people laugh with her stories about friendship, growing up, and being yourself.