Discover a secret society where wishes are stolen, and dreams have a price. In the spellbinding sequel to New York Times–bestselling author Jacqueline West's The Collectors, eleven-year-old Van Markson embarks on a quest full of magic and adventure to rescue his best friend from a dangerous wish collector. This contemporary fantasy is just right for fans of Trenton Lee Stewart’s The Secret Keepers and Jonathan Auxier’s The Night Gardener. It’s been only a few weeks since Van uncovered a magical secret―that wishes really can come true, and that a mysterious society called the Collectors protects us from the dire consequences even the smallest wish can have. Van knows only too well how wishing can go awry: his mother is recovering from a broken leg, his friend Pebble has been stolen away by the evil wish collector Mr. Falborg, dozens of dangerous creatures called Wish Eaters have escaped into the world, and Van himself has almost died―twice―all because of wishes. When Van's mother is offered a position at the renowned Fox Den Opera, located in the quiet, beautiful forest a few hours north of the city, she whisks Van away with her, hoping this will be a safer home for their family of two. But Fox Den is home to an ancient Wish Eater―a powerful creature with the ability to grant wishes that have catastrophic consequences; a Wish Eater Mr. Falborg would love to get his hands on. Van must team up with the Collectors and find a way to stop him before he makes a wish that leaves the world in chaos. New York Times–bestselling author Jacqueline West takes readers on an adventure with magic woven through every page. Fans of Cassie Beasley's Circus Mirandus and Robert Beatty's Serafina and the Black Cloak will love the thrilling conclusion to the magical journey begun in The Collectors. Secret Society: Van must team up with the mysterious Collectors, a group that protects the world from dangerous wishes, but can they truly be trusted? - Hidden Worlds: From the bustling city to the ancient forests of the Fox Den Opera, discover a world of magic hiding just beneath the surface of our own. - Dangerous Magic: Dozens of monstrous Wish Eaters are on the loose, and the most powerful one of all is the prize in a battle between good and evil. - Unlikely Hero: Eleven-year-old Van is hard of hearing, but his unique way of seeing the world might be the only thing that can save his best friend, Pebble. “The author skillfully employs the classic setup of a regular kid swept up in magical events . . . A warm and enchanting read.”  - Kirkus Reviews “West delivers a satisfying and thrilling sequel . . . Everything brilliant about book one is built upon, with . . . well-written characters, expanding mythology, action-packed moments, breathtaking magic, and heartwarming friendships.” - Booklist Online Jacqueline West is the author of the New York Times-bestselling middle grade series The Books of Elsewhere,   the Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book The Collectors , and several other novels for young readers and teens .  An award-winning poet and occasional actress, she lives with her family in Red Wing, Minnesota.