Billy Miller Makes a Wish

Billy Miller Makes a Wish is a stand-alone companion to Kevin Henkes’s The Year of Billy Miller. It follows young Billy as he makes a birthday wish for something exciting to happen, which leads to a series of unexpected events involving his neighbors, misplaced love letters, and surprising critters. Illustrated by the author in black-and-white, this funny and emotionally complex novel is a great choice for young middle grade readers and a perfect summer read.