Genuine Sweet

Twelve-year-old Genuine Sweet, of tiny Sass, Georgia, can grant any wish … except her own. It’s a peculiar predicament, considering how much she could use a few wishes. New friends help Genuine give her family a boost—and then she takes her gift global! Life finally seems to be on the mend. But when she’s faced with unexpected trouble that no amount of wishing can fix, Genuine must puzzle out the difference between wishing for a better life and building one. Told in the engaging, irresistible voice of Genuine Sweet herself, Faith Harkey’s debut novel spins a remarkable coming of age story about a small-town girl with big-time magic and an even bigger heart. What happens when the girl with all the magic is the one who needs a miracle most? Magical Powers: Genuine Sweet can grant any wish by baking magical starlight biscuits, but the one thing she can’t wish for is a better life for her own struggling family. Small Town Life: Welcome to Sass, Georgia, a tiny Southern town full of quirky neighbors, deep-rooted troubles, and a surprising amount of heart. Found Family: When a new girl moves to town, Genuine discovers that the strongest magic might just be the power of friendship and community. Heartwarming Story: A moving and funny tale about a girl with a huge heart who must learn that the best life isn’t wished for, but built one good deed at a time.