Miriam's parents died in a car crash when she was almost 8 years old.
Just as she settles into a new life with her aunt and uncle, they decide
to leave to work at an orphanage in Kenya and Miriam has to move in with
her Grandma. The night after her 12th birthday, she sees something that
can't be real - glowing writing on the attic door in her room. The
message encourages her to open the door and behind it she finds a
tropical island where some fairies tell her and some other orphans that
they have been granted yearly wishes. She can listen to a message from
her parents, make a wish and then come back each year to make another
one. She will hear a final message from her parents if she comes back
every year for six years. Her first wish is to have a lead part in the
school musical so she can make friends. The magic only works for the
wish if the child is also willing to work for the wish.
Each year, Miriam wishes for something to help her. Along the way, she
learns lessons about hard work, friendship, trust and loyalty. Her
parents also get to make a wish for her each year, but she won't know
what they wished until she comes to the island for the final time.
Sarah Anne Carter is a journalist by trade and has written numerous
articles. She has also worked in the public relations and marketing
fields. She grew up as an Air Force brat and has lived in many states
and countries. Currently residing in Ohio, she spends her time enjoying
her family, reading and writing. She is a lover of travel and cats.
