Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade. But when she sent to live with family, she barely knows, it seems unlikely that her wish will ever come true. That is, until she meets wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor Boy who proves surprising in lots of ways. Suddenly, Charlie is in serious danger of discovering what she thought she wanted may not be at all what she needs.