Imagine a magical valley, where the beauty of nature works to give you everything you need. This is what Peter and Annie find. Peter's family has moved to the Texas Hill Country after his father loses his job and Peter has some trouble at school. Annie (the wish girl of the title) has cancer and is attending a camp nearby before she is supposed to start treatment again. They find the valley separately and the magic of it brings them together, giving each of them what they need. A powerful, lyrical novel about being true to yourself, even in the face of those who think they know what is best. Highly recommended for grades 5-8.