"If Wishes Were Fishes" by Peter Bailey follows the journey of a young boy named Billy who dreams of escaping his mundane life and finding adventure. Set against the backdrop of a small coastal town, Billy discovers a magical connection with the ocean that allows him to explore his deepest wishes. Through whimsical encounters with talking fish and other fantastical sea creatures, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the importance of cherishing his home and relationships. Ultimately, Billy's journey reveals that the real magic lies not in escaping reality but in embracing it with wonder and imagination. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Orchard Crunchies, Twice Upon a Time .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Hachette Children's Group .

Peter Bailey has been illustrating books for more than thirty-five years and has worked with many of today's best known authors, including Philip Pullman, Allan Ahlberg, Michael Morpurgo and Joan Aiken. He lives near Liverpool with his wife, Sian, who is also an illustrator. Rose Impey has written several best-selling series for Orchard, including Titchy Witch and Colour Crackers. She lives in Leicester. Nathan Reed is a new and highly talented illustrator. He lives in London.