A young girl with an uncanny ability to see all of the magical creatures living in the Enchanted Forest, Maggie, whose adventures began in eponymous Maggie and the Flying Horse, returns in this second chapter-book devoted to her adventures. Still not getting along with her step-family, she finds herself in trouble when flying pigs get mud on the laundry and she liberates a talking fish who promises to grant her a wish. But will Maggie's longing for a new family actually lead to something good...?

Like its predecessor, I found Maggie and the Wish Fish rather pedestrian. I couldn't seem to work up much interest in Maggie's conflict with her step-family, and her adventures with various magical creatures felt less enchanting than one might expect them to be. The text here is quite simple, but I don't put my lack of enjoyment down to that, given the pleasure I have taken in very simple texts indeed. This is one I would recommend primarily to those beginning chapter-book readers who enjoyed the first installment of the series. ( )

Enchanting early chapter book. Great for fans of Daisy Meadows, Critter Club, or magic/animals/magic animals. Familiar fairy tale tropes with a fresh face and a delightful spin.

ARC provided by Net Galley. ( )