bri_noyes1's review against another edition
5.0
Read this as a read aloud with my almost 7- year-old. We loved it. We had lots of good laughs and it led to some good conversations about consequences. Can’t wait to read the next one!
sc104906's review against another edition
3.0
I received this through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
After Ace unexpectedly release a genie from a peanut butter jar, all of his wishes can be granted, but he must also save the world from complete destruction. All of Ace's wishes result in a consequence, the good with the bad, so he must decide what wishes he is willing to make to complete his quest. Along the way, Ace meets other wishmakers, but has trouble knowing who to trust.
This book was quirky and fun. I thought the exploration of wishes and the plot were interesting. I found myself laughing. While some of the situations seemed a bit disjointed, I thought the rocks and stuffed animals that came to life were fun and unique.
After Ace unexpectedly release a genie from a peanut butter jar, all of his wishes can be granted, but he must also save the world from complete destruction. All of Ace's wishes result in a consequence, the good with the bad, so he must decide what wishes he is willing to make to complete his quest. Along the way, Ace meets other wishmakers, but has trouble knowing who to trust.
This book was quirky and fun. I thought the exploration of wishes and the plot were interesting. I found myself laughing. While some of the situations seemed a bit disjointed, I thought the rocks and stuffed animals that came to life were fun and unique.
madelinefmcguire's review against another edition
3.0
After opening a peanut butter jar and releasing a genie named Ridge, Ace finds himself in the middle of the Universe's plan. And by opening the jar, and not reading the fine print, he has agreed to be part of the plan. The Universe gives him 7 days to complete a seemingly impossible quest, and if Ace doesn't complete the task than all the dogs and cats in the world will turn into zombies. But Ace has a genie to grant his wishes, so it should be easier. But with every wish comes a consequence, the bigger the wish the harsher the consequences are. Along the way he runs into Tina, a fellow wish-maker and they team up to complete the Universe's quest.
This is exactly my cup of tea, hence the 3 stars, but I think it's a 5 star book for juvenile readers. It's funny and silly, and the plot builds as it goes. A good recommendation for those who like adventure stories.
This is exactly my cup of tea, hence the 3 stars, but I think it's a 5 star book for juvenile readers. It's funny and silly, and the plot builds as it goes. A good recommendation for those who like adventure stories.
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
Every wish comes with a consequence, and it is up to the Wishmaker to decide if it is worth it. Ace did not expect to find a genie when he opened his jar of peanut butter, and he certainly didn't expect to have to save the world, but here he is. A great adventure with plenty of humor to keep it going. The first in a new series. Highly recommended for grades 4 & up.
dandelionsteph's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness and Emotional abuse
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she's on a quest to begin withthe_fabric_of_words's review against another edition
5.0
In the second book, at the very least, the Universe gives Ace a bit of a break: it wipes his "consequence for wishing" slate clean, so he no longer has fish breath or a smudge of peanut butter on his cheek -- permanently. And it gives him the easiest quest ever: he has to make a PB&J sandwich and feed it to a person named Samuel Sylvester Stansworth.
Unfortunately, the genie Chasm is still making wishes and piling consequences on his friend Tina, and he and Jathon have to save her. As soon as they start trying to track down the Trinket Maker, the wishing begins and the consequences add up...
I won't spoil the ending, but pay attention to Ace's card -- his ace of hearts. It's key to the wrap-up of the story, and explains why Ace doesn't remember a thing about where he came from or how he got there in the first book.
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Unfortunately, the genie Chasm is still making wishes and piling consequences on his friend Tina, and he and Jathon have to save her. As soon as they start trying to track down the Trinket Maker, the wishing begins and the consequences add up...
I won't spoil the ending, but pay attention to Ace's card -- his ace of hearts. It's key to the wrap-up of the story, and explains why Ace doesn't remember a thing about where he came from or how he got there in the first book.
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the_fabric_of_words's review against another edition
5.0
Twelve-year-old Ace frees a genie from a peanut butter jar but every wish he grants comes with a consequence.
Ace, who can't remember a thing about his past, learns real quick that having the genie grant his wishes is not all it's cracked up to be.
Wish to walk on the ceiling? Then every door he opens, all day long, will fall off its hinges.
Wish for a mattress to sleep on? His left shoelace will come undone anytime someone claps their hands for the rest of the week.
Wish to know his past? Then every person who has ever known him will cease to exist.
There are some consequences Ace will accept and others he won't. But it doesn't stop there. The genie tells Ace he must use his wishes on a quest to save the world from a fate worse than death -- all the world's dogs and cats will turn into zombies, if he doesn't.
And to do that, he's got to keep wishing. And wishing. And wishing.
My, do those consequences add up!
A delightful read!
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Ace, who can't remember a thing about his past, learns real quick that having the genie grant his wishes is not all it's cracked up to be.
Wish to walk on the ceiling? Then every door he opens, all day long, will fall off its hinges.
Wish for a mattress to sleep on? His left shoelace will come undone anytime someone claps their hands for the rest of the week.
Wish to know his past? Then every person who has ever known him will cease to exist.
There are some consequences Ace will accept and others he won't. But it doesn't stop there. The genie tells Ace he must use his wishes on a quest to save the world from a fate worse than death -- all the world's dogs and cats will turn into zombies, if he doesn't.
And to do that, he's got to keep wishing. And wishing. And wishing.
My, do those consequences add up!
A delightful read!
Visit my blog for more book reviews, free teaching materials and fiction writing tips: https://amb.mystrikingly.com/
iemalyon's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the cover design, the chaotic humor, and everything about Ace! Would definitely read again!