Wish Maker

by Ali Sethi, Unknown Author

A captivating mix of magic and reality, this story unfolds during Christmas week in a southeast Nigerian riverine village. Alternately poignant and humorous, it delves into themes like peer pressure, fear, kindness, hope, courage, and friendship. Ebele yearns for a festive Christmas with abundant gifts for him and his widowed mother. Struggling financially and teased by friends, Ebele fears a present-less holiday. A mysterious stranger's arrival prompts Ebele to cautiously open his heart and home, learning that Christmas is about more than gifts and that kindness brings unexpected rewards.

Unknown Binding

About the author

Ali Sethi grew up in Pakistan in a family of dissenting journalists and publishers. A recent Harvard graduate, he has contributed to The New York Times and The Nation among other publications. He currently lives in Lahore.