16 Wishes

GUnited States rating20101h 30mFantasy, Drama, Family
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A girl named Abby is excited to celebrate her sixteenth birthday and has a special list of wishes she hopes will come true. When she receives some magical candles, her wishes start coming true in unexpected ways. She learns that she needs to be careful about what she wishes for as she navigates the challenges of growing up.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
This is a standard family drama with a steady narrative flow and scenes that allow the story to breathe. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA swarm of wasps invades the family home at the start of the day.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why do you think Abby's wish to be treated like an adult had some unexpected consequences?
  2. 2How did Abby and Krista's friendship change by the end of the story?
  3. 3What did Abby learn about the importance of being careful with what she wants?

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