What Mona Wants, Mona Gets

by Dyan Sheldon

One of an innovative new series of linked stories designed to build reader confidence. When a strange old lady offers her a necklace, Mona realizes that the magic item will grant her every wish. That night she dreams about all the things she has ever wanted, and wakes to find them all crowding her room. So much so that when her mother calls her to Grandad's party, Mona can't get out! In a panic Mona rips the necklace off, and vows never to want what she can't have again. Walker Stories support beginner readers making the transition from picture books in an engaging, entertaining and accessible way. Each title features three highly-illustrated, individual short stories linked by one character, so readers can build familiarity and confidence.

Paperback

First published August 1, 2005

About the author

Dyan Sheldon is the author of many novels for young adult readers, including the #1 New York Times bestseller CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE DRAMA QUEEN, which was made into a major motion picture. American by birth, she lives in North London.

Reviews

[Milena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book with miningfull messages and so adorable illustrations. Just the end of the book could be more effective, but nevermind - this is good, easy-reading and funny book for the kids (and older ones:))

[Adam Stevenson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I work around a lot of children's books so of course I pick them up sometimes.

This one is really interestingly structured, having a character learn a lesson through three linked but slightly independent stories. Mona wants everything, and she's extraordinarily bratty about it but when she receives a magical necklace she begins to get everything she wants. It backfires of course.

The trouble is, Mona is probably the most dislikable character I've read this year. Now, I like a dislikable character, but Mona is less pleasant to be with than Daniel Skipton in 'The Unspeakable Skipton' or the man who lives in zoo to spite his girlfriend. - characters from other books I've read this year.

And I didn't feel her comeuppance was enough - glad she learnt her lesson though.

[bank of scotland Eds Dtze S CZcq Ess Tdawqh Hd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sophia my dorter loves this book soo much she ranted

[Claire Mason · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it because it taught me a lesson. It taught me not to ask for too many things because soon you'll realize you didn't need it and it's just a waste of money.