The second story about Widget and her little brother Tim who moved from the city to the idyllic countryside of Devon, based on Gene Kemp's own life.

When Widget sees an ancient tower on the old map, she is determined to find it. Together with the dogs, Hanna and Frizzy, she tracks it down, through the brambles and woods. Once she finds the Wishing Tower, it becomes her secret place, a place where she knows that all wishes will be granted - trouble at school and at home can be resolved. But when Mum falls ill, Widget is afraid. She goes to the Tower to wish for Dad to return from sea, but there's someone else there...

A heart-warming story from one of today's best-loved authors - Carnegie medalist Gene Kemp.

This book is part of a book series called Goosey Farm .

This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Carnegie medallist Gene Kemp exquisite writing brings a breath of fresh country air to all young readers. Paul Howard studied graphic design in Leicester, graduating in 1989 with first class honours. For a time he worked in London's Natural History Museum. He lives in Ireland. He won the Blue Peter Children's Book Award 2001. Pippa Goodhart is a full-time author and does numerous visits to schools. She lives in Leicester with her husband and three children. Paul Howard lives in Ireland and works as a full-time illustrator.