The Eighth Birthday Wish
About this ebook
In the enchanted country of Narthland, music is everything. Every brother, sister, parent, and grandparent can sing like a sweet angel—except for young Sophia. No matter how hard she tries, she cannot carry a tune.
But today is Sophia's eighth birthday, and she is determined to change her fate.
Braver than most, Sophia sets off on a perilous journey through the wild, unpredictable hills of Narthland to find the legendary cave of the Great Rock Faery. Her goal is simple: ask the faery for the beautiful singing voice she has always dreamed of. But when she finally arrives, Sophia is met with a startling twist. The magical faerie is trapped in an unusual situation and desperately needs help.
Faced with an unexpected choice, Sophia must decide: Will she pursue her deepest desire, or sacrifice her birthday wish to help someone in need?
Make sure you also pick up a copy of the audiobook! Hillary Hawkins is a prolific, multi-talented voice actress, singer, screenwriter, and producer. Many people recognize her as "Robyn," the former live-action host of the Nick Jr. block, where she introduced iconic shows like Dora the Explorer and Bob the Builder. Beyond her beloved work in children's television, she is an acclaimed voiceover artist, a 3-time Voice Arts Award nominee, and the creator behind multiple independent television projects.
About the author
Bruce E. Arrington is an independent author and the founder of Pipe Dream Books, dedicated to crafting immersive stories that spark the imagination across generations. From whimsical picture books to sweeping epic fantasy worlds, Bruce weaves themes of integrity, courage, and perseverance into every narrative.
He is the creator of the beloved Birthday Wish books, a magical collection of values-driven children’s fiction translated into various languages. For older readers, Bruce pens the action-packed Josh Anvil middle-grade fantasy series, as well as his compelling dark fantasy and thriller titles under the Fallen Powers banner. And for his romance novel, Fire & Ice, he writes under the pen name of Megan W. Roma. Connect online at https://pipedreambooks.org/
Florence Jayne (1940-2021) graduated from Moore Institute of Art, Science and Industry (known today as Moore College of Art & Design), earning a BS degree in Art Education. She taught art and mechanical drawing in Pennsylvania until she moved to the Pacific Northwest, where she taught part-time and excelled in painting landscapes. Her favorite media was watercolor. In her later years she loved volunteering her time teaching art to children at a local school.
