Wishbound

Author: Clemency Brown

Interest age: from c 9 years

Published on 4 June 2026 by Chicken House Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 288 pages
128 x 197 x 21 | 204g

What if the price of magic was your best friend?

On the tiny magical island of Onske, Leonie is a Wishmaker. Her

extraordinary gifts will soon be sold to a rich and powerful family.

Determined to stay free, she runs away to the real world -

our world. Here she finds a new life and a new best friend, Cress.

But Leonie's old life is about to catch up with her. As enemies

close in, her only way out is to grant a dangerous wish. One that

could tie her to Cress for ever . . .

First in a new magical adventure series from superstar

author, Clemency Brown

An enchantingly fresh magical concept - a world where

wishes are bought and sold

Perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell; the grounded friendship

of Jacqueline Wilson meets the magic of Nevermoor

Celebrates individuality, found family and identity;

Cress is deaf and the friends communicate in British Sign Language