Publisher's Synopsis
The story follows five teenagers-Ellie, Zara, Max, Theo, and Jake-who discover a magical notebook that grants wishes, but at a cost: one person's gain results in another's loss or suffering. As they use the notebook, they quickly realize the consequences and question the morality of their desires and the risks of such power.
Ellie learns that the notebook once belonged to her grandmother, who struggled to control its magic. Despite her attempts to destroy or hide it, the notebook always returned, creating a deep connection between Ellie, the journal, and the notebook's legacy.
The group faces a dilemma: continue using the notebook for personal gain or destroy it once and for all. Despite setting boundaries, they find the notebook's influence growing stronger.
Their journey teaches them that the future isn't shaped by wishes but by the choices they make. The story emphasizes the importance of responsibility, the dangers of unchecked power, and the strength of friendship in overcoming temptation and uncertainty.
Each of the teenagers found themselves transformed by the experience with the notebook, and without it, they began to understand how those changes could shape their futures. Ellie, once a quiet observer, had grown into a capable leader, taking initiative both in the group and in her personal life. Zara learned to embrace imperfection, realizing that true leadership was about trusting others, not having all the answers. Max, shedding his anxieties, found courage from overcoming the challenges they faced. Theo, once a loner, now valued his connections with others, seeing his friends not as burdens but as an important part of his life. Jake, the impulsive wildcard, had started balancing his creativity and humour with a sense of responsibility. Each of them had emerged stronger and more self-aware.
