This story is set in the fictional town of Madison, Nevada where children get to make a wish on their 18th birthday that is said to come true. The narrator in this story struggles with his wishes amid pressure from his mother to wish for money to make their lives easier. I can empathize with this character because I certainly would not have known what to wish for at that age. The dialogue between the characters is quirky and funny. It leaves me wondering more about what other characters in the novel wished for an how it turned out for them. The narrator reflects that it is not the moment of wishing he is worried about, but how he will deal with the aftermath. It certainly brings meaning to the phrase "be careful what you wish for."