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I’d love a cup of coffee. I wish she knew how pretty she was. I wish I could drop this kid in the dryer sometimes. I just want her to be happy. I hope she didn’t find out what Ben said about her. I wish I knew how many calories were in a bite of muffin…

Joy is used to hearing Whispers.... read more

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Although fifteen-year-old Joy, who uses her mind-reading ability to grant wishes for people, and her older sister Jessica, who uses the same ability to bring misery into the lives of others, do not get along, Joy tries to find and protect Jessica when she goes missing.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Joy: The main character. She's a freshman in high school and is able to Hear people's thoughts.
  • Jessica/Icka: Joy's older sister who's able to Hear. She hates her Hearing and tries to get rid of it.
  • Jamie: Ben's Brother. In Joy's Government class.
  • Aunt Jane: Icka's and Joy's Aunt from their Mom's side. She used to be able to Hear, but after years in the wilderness, she lost her Hearing.
  • Robert: Joy's and Icka's father. He does not Hear. His parents call him Bobbo.
  • Mom: Joy's and Icka's Mother. She Hears also.
  • Ben: A super-hottie. Parker and Joy have a crush on him.
  • Parker: Joy's best friend.
  • Helena: One of Joy's friends.
  • Bree: One of Joy's friends.
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First Sentence edit see section history

My sister showed me how to Hear a Whisper when I was three.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 1 in Whisper. (standard series)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Phoebe Kitanidis (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: April 27, 2010
ISBN: 978-0061799259
Page Count: 288

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