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Evangeline: The Wish Keeper's Helper

Maggie Alderson
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Evangeline: The Wish Keeper's Helper

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021

Book Brief

Maggie Alderson

Evangeline: The Wish Keeper's Helper

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

417

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

7-10 years

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Super Short Summary

In Evangeline: The Wish Keeper's Helper by Maggie Alderson, Evangeline is a toy elephant discarded by her owner and taken to a mystical place called Upstairs, where unused toys are assigned new roles. Despite making friends and taking on responsibilities, Evangeline longs to be loved by a child again. She discovers that granting wishes could be her opportunity, leading to a journey of friendship, hope, and self-discovery.

Fantastical

Adventurous

Playful

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

13 ratings

62%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Maggie Alderson's Evangeline: The Wish Keeper's Helper offers a whimsical, engaging narrative with charming characters and delightful prose. However, some readers found the plot predictable and the pace occasionally slow. Overall, it's a heartwarming read that balances its enchanting elements with well-crafted storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Evangeline: The Wish Keeper's Helper?

Readers of Maggie Alderson’s Evangeline: The Wish Keeper's Helper are likely fans of whimsical, contemporary fantasy with a charming protagonist. Comparable to fans of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern and The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender, they enjoy magical realism and character-driven narratives.

3.8

13 ratings

62%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

417

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

7-10 years

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