Books with title If Wishes Were Fishes

***A KEEPSAKE BOOK***What if YOU were a fish?Where would you swim?What would you see?If I Were a Fish . . . takes you into a day in the life of a fish. You’ll find that a fish’s life is more adventurous than you’d think, and you might find your imagination taking over as you ask yourself, “What if I were a fish?”There’s nothing that delights a child’s mind more than using their imagination; the “If I Were a . . .” children’s book series aims to unleash a child’s creativity so that they might begin to write their own story. As keepsake books, the “If I Were a . . .” series allows the reader to write their own creative thoughts or have a loved one write it for them. Keep it as a treasure for them to read as they get older, and allow the book to bring back the cherished memories of their childhood imagination.

More than anything, Cam Porter wants to join the South Shore Centaurs, a local riding club, but first she needs a horse—any horse. Cam thinks she’s found a way to make her dream come true when she comes across a shaggy, neglected gelding that nobody else wants. She dreams of turning him into the magnificent horse she’s always wanted. But Galahad has different ideas. He hates the saddle and fights the bit. Every time Cam gets on his back, he bucks. It looks as though she’ll never get him trained! Then one day, when Galahad meets another horse, he finally comes to life. He’s suddenly cooperative and good-natured. But when Cam tries to work with him again, Galahad returns to his old tricks. Maybe all he needs is a true friend. Can Cam ever grow to care for such an unlovable beast?

Katy Robinson, an unhappy young foster child, daydreams constantly – of a proper home with her parents, of having good friends, and of being as popular at school as Sandra Magill. Sandra has an enviable lifestyle in the countryside, with her parents and her horse Tommy, and is always surrounded by friends. But when Katy dreams of doing something admirable to impress Sandra, the results aren’t quite what she had in mind! Her initial shock at waking up to her new status as a horse gradually grows into acceptance. Being cared for by Sandra’s posse, and becoming friends with Tommy, all help. But Katy-the-girl is officially missing and being looked for by the police – and when Sandra and her friends decide to undertake to find their schoolmate, Katy finds she is able to lead them in the right direction. Through various adventures, including putting the school bullies to flight, unexpected friendships and discoveries develop, and the question is – will Katy decide she prefers being a horse, or will she try to find a way to become a girl once more?

In the spirit of Nicholas Sparks comes If Wishes Were Horses. Author Robert Barclay has crafted a deeply moving story of love, hope, and forgiveness, as two damaged souls torn apart by a common tragedy slowly find a way to heal. Destined to be a much-beloved classic on a par with Robert James Waller's The Bridges of Madison County, Barclay's If Wishes Were Horses is a story rich in emotion that will touch the heart of every reader who fervently believes in second chances at love.

In the spirit of Nicholas Sparks comes If Wishes Were Horses. Author Robert Barclay has crafted a deeply moving story of love, hope, and forgiveness, as two damaged souls torn apart by a common tragedy slowly find a way to heal. Destined to be a much-beloved classic on a par with Robert James Waller's The Bridges of Madison County, Barclay's If Wishes Were Horses is a story rich in emotion that will touch the heart of every reader who fervently believes in second chances at love.

On a small Vermont farm in 1932, 12-year-old Lily constantly argues with her older sister, Emily. Into this combative atmosphere comes Great-Aunt Nell, who seems to understand both girls. But everything changes when in an act of revenge, Lily pushes Emily into a quarry. Soon afterward, Emily is diagnosed with polio and placed in an iron lung. Despite her intense sibling rivalry, Lily gives up what she most needs and loves -- her horse -- to help Emily, and by doing so makes a poignantly selfless gesture.

If wishes were horses, that would explain all the horse manure. Caprice Rydell makes a wish, flips a coin into a fountain and her life changes. Her father is a bigamist and if that isn't embarrassing enough, it all happens in front of Mill Crocker, the gorgeous captain of the school polo team. Mill thinks she's adorable but wishing isn't reality and he thinks she's got what she wants. In a panic to right everything, what Cap wants is to reset her life back to normal again by getting that coin in her wet little hand. One more problem. Just how can she find it among the thousands in the fountain?

On a small Vermont farm in 1932, 12-year-old Lily constantly argues with her older sister, Emily. Into this combative atmosphere comes Great-Aunt Nell, who seems to understand both girls. But everything changes when in an act of revenge, Lily pushes Emily into a quarry. Soon afterward, Emily is diagnosed with polio and placed in an iron lung. Despite her intense sibling rivalry, Lily gives up what she most needs and loves -- her horse -- to help Emily, and by doing so makes a poignantly selfless gesture.

Everything changes in Annie Boyd's life when her family moves to Ridgeview. She's used to the hustle and bustle of the city, not living on a sheep farm. She doesn't have any friends. She doesn't know anyone. The only good thing about her new life is the riding club. But will she ever feel like she fits in there, especially since she doesn't have a pony?