Make a Wish

Hidden Diary #2

by Sandra Byrd

Twelve-year-old Lucy and Serena agree to read one entry a week from their secret diary and then try to act it out.

Genres: Christian, Childrens

108 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2001

About the author

The author of more than fifty books, Sandra’s work has received many awards, nominations, and accolades, including a starred review-PW Pick from Publishers Weekly and multiple starred reviews and Best Book selections from Library Journal. Other awards include the Historical Novel Society’s Editor’s Choice, two Christy Awards nominations, a BookPage Top Pick for Romance, and inclusion on Booklist’s Top Ten Inspirational Books of the Year list.

A dedicated foodie, Sandra cooks through the topic and location of every book she writes. In addition, she collects vintage glass and service ware in her free time, loves long walks with her husband, and Sunday Suppers with her growing family.

Reach Sandra Here: https://linktr.ee/sandrabyrd

Reviews

[Lindsey (Books for Christian Girls) · Rating 3 out of 5]

About this book:

“Now that Lucy and Serena have found the diary, it’s time to jump into their first adventure. Since the diary girls had a party, Serena decides it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate Lucy’s twelfth birthday! Lucy isn’t so sure. She knows only a few girls on the Island, and some of them have been pretty rude. Will anyone come?
Lucy’s never had a birthday party with other kids before, so she decides to go for it. But in the midst of all their plans, one of the invitations comes back to her—with a threat to cancel the party. Lucy wonders if she made a big mistake. Should she cancel the party…or face the threat head on?”


Series: Book #2 of the “The Hidden Diary” series. {Read Book #1’s Review Here! There are 8 books in this series.}


Spiritual Content- James 4:8 is on the back of the book (Just the reference, it’s not written out there but is written out at the end of the book.); Serena’s a Christian & Lucy wishes she could be close to Jesus like her; Prayers & Christian Music; Lucy notices that her parents are changing and wonders if that’s because of Jesus.


Negative Content- Minor cussing including: two forms of ‘stupid’ & four ‘dumb’s; Julie is rude to Lucy; It’s hinted (then mentioned) that Lucy’s parents argued & separated the year before the book started (Lucy’s afraid that it’ll happen again); Lucy gets huffy when her dad doesn’t tell her she had a message; a Mention of smoking.


Sexual Content- Jake is nice to Lucy which makes Serena smirk & giggle.

-Lucy Larson, turns 12 in this book.
P.O.V. of Lucy
109 pages

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Pre Teens- Four Stars
New Teens- Four Stars (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Four Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
{ Lowered ratings for mentions of Lucy’s parents arguing & separated a year prior. }
“Make a Wish” had a good lesson about being nice to those who aren’t and forgiving. It was also really neat to see Lucy’s Faith grow. :)



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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.

[Delaney]

I loved it!!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know why, but I really enjoy these books. I am glad my new library had #2, as my old library had #1,3,4 but no two. I like the lessons learned in the book and I feel for the 11 year old girl who never had a friends birthday party before!

[Lynley]

Read these when I was probably 9--they had little of substance but were entertaining, which was basically all I wanted at that age anyhow.

[Evelynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review to come.