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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Gr 4–5—Ten-year-old Penelope Grey lives in a mansion with her loving but busy parents and spends much of her time reading books about kids who do interesting things. She engages in some of the same activities, but nothing Big ever happens to change her boring life until she throws a paper wish into her backyard well. A week later, her father announces that he has quit his job, and soon the Greys are on the verge of losing their house. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Rich-girl Penelope, bored, makes a wish that something interesting will happen, like in her favorite classic children's books. Next thing...Log In or Sign Up to Read More