by Hilary McKay (Author)
Simon Percy hates school, but he changes his mind when the new teacher, Miss Gilhoolie, arrives at Pudding Bag School. Ever since Simon's parents disappeared in a hot air balloon when he was a baby, he's been making birthday wishes. Now, maybe one of his wishes will come true...
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 171
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 11 Aug 1998
ISBN 10: 0340698330
ISBN 13: 9780340698334
Book Overview: Hilary McKay won the Guardian Children's Award and Smarties Grand Prix for her first two books - The Exiles and The Exiles at Home .