The Boy Whose Wishes Came True

he Boy Whose Wishes Came True is a gorgeous story of Archie Crumb by author Helen Rutter.

Archie is an eleven year old who lives alone with his mother. His mother has become very sad since Archie's father left home, remarried and now has another child. She spends most of her days upstairs in bed, crying. Although Archie visits his dad every other weekend and adores his baby sister he doesn't feel like he belongs to this new blended family. And home is not really home anymore with his mother locked in her room and Archie having to fend for himself.

Archie tries his best to keep going but he wishes he could find something that he is good at; everyone around him seems to have a special talent. Then one day Archie bumps into his football hero who grants Archie nine wishes. This comical part of the novel find Archie in a few predicaments as his wishes don't always turn out like he had hoped.

This was such a heartwarming read. Archie's life is far from perfect but with the support from his one true friend Mouse, Archie discovers that in order to achieve you must believe. I got caught up in the character of Archie Crumb and felt everyone of his emotions as he journeyed on through the book. A must read for children aged 8+. Expect laughs, perhaps a few tears (only if you are soft like me) but above all a truly memorising book about a realistic and likeable character who faces many challenges in his young life with grit and determination.

I adored this book, a 5 star read from me.