The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

In this episode of Books and Boards, Kayla and Rachel cover The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer. They share what book series shaped their love for reading as children and explain their mixed feelings about Mastermind Jack! They'll be taking a winter break in January, but will be back for more books (and boards) in 2025!

BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS:

1. We appreciated how this book revolved around the characters' love of books from their childhood. What books did this remind you of from your childhood, if any?
2. What fictional world would you like to visit from one of your favorite books or series?
3. How did you feel about Jack putting the contestants through all of those games and challenges before helping them? Did you feel like he should have just helped from the beginning if that was his end goal?
4. Were you surprised by how the contest ended? If so, did it feel cruel to you?
5. Circling back to a question we used to ask often but haven’t in awhile, do you have anyone that you would cast as these characters in a movie?
6. Be brave! What are your wishes for the coming year in 2025?!

FOLLOW THE AUTHOR:
@meg_shaffer