Guys Read: Believing in Brooklyn: A Short Story from Guys Read: Thriller

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Guys Read: Believing in Brooklyn: A Short Story from Guys Read: Thriller

Written by Matt de la Peña
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Bennys friend Ray come up with his craziest invention idea yet: a machine that grants wishes. But when Benny realizes he has some wishes that need granting, he starts to wonder if it might just work. A short story from Guys Read: Thriller, edited by Jon Scieszka.

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Published September 20, 2011
ISBN 92354169
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Matt de la Peña writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Matt de la Peña lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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