273 Questions
What kind of magic is mentioned in the text?
Real magic
Where did witches used to meet in the village?
At the crossroads
What did Thaddeus Blinn claim to be able to do?
Grant people's wishes
How are the creatures of darkness recognized in the text?
By their appearance, sounds, and manner of movement
What is the name of the owner of Coven Tree General Store who narrates the tale?
Stew Meat
What event is the Coven Tree Church Social?
A yearly event with booths run by locals and 'outsiders'
How much does Thaddeus Blinn charge for offering wishes?
50 cents
Who among the following is known for her brutal honesty?
Polly Kemp
What is Adam Fiske struggling with?
Lack of rain on his family's farm
What does Thaddeus Blinn claim he can grant?
Any wish
What is the main purpose of the Coven Tree Church Social in the story?
To provide a platform for locals to run booths and 'outsiders' to set up booths
What does the encounter with Thaddeus Blinn serve as in the story?
The starting point for the unfolding story
What do the events at the Coven Tree Church Social set up in the story?
A sense of foreboding and raise questions about the nature of Blinn's abilities
What is the tone set by the narrative in relation to Thaddeus Blinn's abilities?
Foreboding and skepticism
What is the initial reaction of the customers to Thaddeus Blinn's claims?
Skepticism and impatience
What does the narrative primarily focus on?
The characters and their individual motivations and personalities
What is the central theme of the story?
Polly's longing for acceptance and friendship
What does Polly wish for using the card she bought from Thaddeus Blinn?
To be liked by people and specifically for Agatha to invite her for tea
What causes Agatha to humiliate and reject Polly?
Polly accidentally tears Agatha's dress ribbon
What does the story explore?
The complexities of social dynamics and the yearning for validation and inclusion
How does Polly feel about her attire at the fair?
Self-conscious due to its simplicity
What does Polly feel after being rejected by Agatha?
Mopes at home, feeling rejected and unwanted
What does the card bought from Thaddeus Blinn promise?
To grant wishes
What does Polly long for throughout the story?
Acceptance and friendship
What does the story capture about Polly?
The vulnerability and longing of a young girl who desires acceptance and friendship
What does Polly believe in regarding the card she bought?
She believes in the power of the card to change her circumstances
What does Polly remember after feeling rejected and unwanted?
A card she bought from Thaddeus Blinn
What does Polly desire in relation to Agatha and Eunice?
To be friends with them
What did Polly find with the help of Leland and Lenora Wickstaff?
A large bullfrog by Spider Crick
How did the twins react when Polly became friends with them after they helped her with a crow?
They often retaliated against Polly's sharp tongue with pranks
What is a characteristic of the friendship between Polly, Leland, and Lenora?
Teasing, pranks, and a strong bond
What did the twins do to Polly, causing a playful argument?
Threw mud at her
What did Polly feel when the twins avoided her at a Church Social?
Left out and sought out the twins
What are the twins known for?
Their knowledge of the area and their close bond
What did the story showcase about the friendship between Polly and the Wickstaff twins?
The strong bond and shared adventures
Why did the twins often retaliate against Polly's sharp tongue with pranks?
To show their close bond and friendship
What did Polly do when the twins enjoyed being alone in the woods without her talkativeness?
Felt left out and sought out the twins
What did the twins do when Polly sought them out after feeling left out?
Played a prank on Polly
What is a characteristic of the twins' relationship with each other?
Shyness but not afraid to stand up for each other
What did the twins enjoy in the woods without Polly's talkativeness?
Being alone
What did Thaddeus Blinn offer to the four young people?
A wish for fifty cents each
What did each person receive from Thaddeus Blinn?
A card with a red spot
How many wishes could be granted by each card?
One wish
What did the group members feel about Blinn's claims?
Cheated and skeptical
What did Blinn insist he craved?
Respect and recognition
What warning did Blinn give to the group?
To be careful with their wishes
What did the narrator conclude about Blinn?
A crafty humbug
Where did the narrator put the card?
In a cash register
What did Blinn claim he would never do?
Return to the same place
What did the group members do after exiting the tent?
Doubted the validity of the wish cards
What did Blinn claim he desired instead of money?
Respect and recognition
What did the narrator initially believe in?
The story Blinn told
What did Polly achieve just before lunch?
Reciting the capitals of all the states with only two mistakes
What did Leland suggest might have caused Polly to lose her voice?
Shouting
What was Miss Morasco pleased with Polly for?
Being polite all morning
What did Lenora advise Polly to do?
Give her voice a rest
What does Polly find fun and interesting in the text?
Tossing a baseball to make it curve
What was Agatha's reaction to the idea of catching fish?
Disgust and moaning
According to Agatha, what does a real lady not do?
Catch fish
What leads to Polly being sent home from school?
Polly's croaking like a bullfrog
What remedy does Polly's mother give her for the croaking?
Strong tea
What do the Wickstaff twins warn Polly about?
Agatha and Eunice's plot against her
What does Polly hear outside her window at night?
Thousands of frogs
What does Polly do to reassure herself she can still talk?
Decides to greet everyone
What do Leland and Lenora Wickstaff hint at?
Other strange occurrences in Coven Tree
What is Polly's primary concern regarding the croaking?
The possibility of it returning
What do the Wickstaff twins do after Polly seeks them out?
Share their own strange experiences
What does Polly do after waking up deeply scared of the croaking?
Goes to greet everyone
What do Leland and Lenora hint at regarding Coven Tree?
Other strange occurrences
What does Polly's determination focus on?
Finding the reason behind the croaking
What does Polly do when Agatha insults her?
Starts croaking like a bullfrog
What is Mrs. Kemp's initial reaction to Agatha and Eunice's invitation?
She advises Polly to be cautious and skeptical
How does Polly's unexpected politeness surprise Mrs. Benthorn?
Mrs. Benthorn was taken aback by Polly's sincerity
How does Polly respond to Agatha's attempt to belittle her clothes?
She gracefully deflects the insult and changes the subject
What surprises Agatha and Eunice about Polly's interests?
Polly enjoys activities that are different from their refined pursuits
Who taught Polly how to fish?
Lenora Wickstaff
What do Agatha and Eunice plan to do to provoke Polly at the party?
Belittle her possessions
How does Polly's behavior challenge Agatha and Eunice's assumptions?
She remains composed and surprises them with her politeness
How does Mrs. Benthorn initially feel towards Polly due to a past incident?
She shows disdain
What does Polly talk about that contrasts with Agatha and Eunice's refined pursuits?
Simple outdoor activities
What does Agatha try to do to belittle Polly at the party?
Belittle her clothes
What does Mrs. Kemp feel about Agatha and Eunice's behavior?
She is skeptical and cautious
How does Polly respond to Agatha and Eunice's odd behavior at the party?
She becomes suspicious
What triggers Polly's croaking according to Lenora and Leland?
Giving someone a hard time
What realization does Polly have about her croaking?
It might be linked to a wish she made on a red spot
What is Polly worried about regarding her wish?
Being stuck in a situation where she can only say nice things or croak
Who tests Polly's ability to speak?
Miss Morasco
What leads to a confrontation on the playground?
Taunting by Charlie and Alfred
Why is Polly the center of attention at school initially?
Due to her croaking ability
What do Lenora and Leland find odd about Rowena?
Talking to trees
What does Polly inadvertently do in front of the whole school?
Croaks
What does Polly reflect on after returning to her seat?
The mess she created with her wish
What do Charlie and Alfred do to Polly?
Taunt her about her croaking
What do Lenora and Leland suspect triggers Polly's croaking?
Starting to give someone a hard time
What does Polly worry about regarding her croaking ability?
Being stuck in a situation where she can only say nice things or croak
What does Polly plan to do to break a magic spell cast by Thaddeus Blinn?
Approach Agatha at Stew Meat’s store
What does Polly decide to do despite the plot against her?
Accept Agatha’s invitation
How do Agatha and Eunice react to Polly's newfound kindness?
They keep their distance from Polly
What does Polly reflect on after feeling rejected and unwanted?
The unexpected joy she felt from being kind to everyone
What does Polly wonder about maintaining at Agatha’s house?
Her newfound kindness
What does Polly's behavior change with her classmates?
The dynamics
What does Polly overhear Agatha and Eunice doing?
Gossiping about her
What does Polly resolve to be the next day?
Friendly to everyone
What does Polly surprise her classmates by being?
Unusually kind and considerate
What do Agatha and Eunice discuss in relation to Polly?
An invitation and a plan to embarrass her
Where does Polly plan to approach Agatha?
At Stew Meat’s store
What does Polly consider doing to apologize to Agatha?
To break a magic spell cast by Thaddeus Blinn
What did Henry ask Rowena to do?
Push down on the pole
What does Sam accuse Rowena of doing with Henry?
Sneaking around
What does Henry compare Rowena to when he says 'You’re just like all the rest. Not enough sense to boil water'?
Someone lacking basic intelligence
What does Polly usually do after school?
Play down by Spider Crick with the Wickstaffs
What are Agatha and Eunice's after-school activities?
Needlepoint and practicing languages
What does Eunice boast about in response to Polly's activities?
Having flowers sent in from a florist
What does Agatha make a face at when Polly mentions it?
Tadpoles and frogs
What does Rowena do to keep Henry warm?
She wraps him in a smelly blanket
Why does Henry insist on keeping the situation a secret?
To avoid embarrassment
What does Henry rudely reject from Rowena?
The doughnut
How does Henry's condition worsen?
He becomes unable to bend his knees or speak properly
What does Rowena become worried about?
Henry and the strange behavior of Polly Kemp
What does Rowena's mother become suspicious of?
Rowena's behavior
What does the story end with?
Henry still stuck in the grove, and Rowena feeling overwhelmed
What does Henry ask Rowena to help him with?
Get free using a branch
What is Rowena tasked with?
Looking after Henry until he gets free
What does Rowena struggle with?
Henry's demands and his deteriorating condition
What does Rowena find out about at school?
A girl named Polly Kemp acting strangely
What does Henry do when Rowena brings him a doughnut?
He rudely rejects it and demands better food
What unconventional activities does Polly suggest for 'well-bred girls'?
Tickling trout and learning to throw a baseball
What does Polly do after feeling rejected by Agatha and Eunice?
She shouts into a hollow tree in the woods
What does Polly blame for her inability to speak normally after her outburst?
Thaddeus Blinn for granting her a wish
What does the story emphasize about Polly's struggle?
Her desire for genuine connections and personal freedom
What does Polly contemplate after reflecting on the story of Rowena Jervis?
A potential solution to address her situation
Why does Rowena rush to her room after a church social?
To prepare for Henry Piper's visit
What is the reason for Mrs. Jervis's skepticism about Henry's intentions and charms?
She is concerned about Rowena's feelings
What is the central theme of the narrative?
Polly's journey toward self-discovery and the pursuit of genuine connections
Why does Rowena's mother refuse to let Henry stay at their house?
She is skeptical about Henry's intentions
What does Polly yearn for throughout the story?
Genuine connections with others
Why does Polly abruptly leave Agatha's house?
She rejects the notion of being a 'proper lady'
What does the narrative primarily portray about Rowena?
Her longing for Henry and the obstacles she faces
What is the cause of tension in the dynamics between Rowena, her mother, and Sam?
Rowena's desire for Henry
What does the narrative highlight about Polly's internal conflict?
Her longing for authenticity and meaningful relationships
Why does Rowena feel it's unfair that Henry only visits Coven Tree twice a year?
She wishes to spend more time with Henry
What leads Polly to seek a more fulfilling and genuine life?
Her dissatisfaction with her current social circle
What is the reason for Sam's annoyance towards Rowena and his mocking of Henry?
He is jealous of Rowena's feelings for Henry
What does the story emphasize about Polly's journey?
Her pursuit of genuine connections and personal freedom
What does Polly express her disdain for by shouting into a hollow tree in the woods?
Agatha and Eunice
Why is Rowena upset by Sam's behavior?
She feels Sam is disrespectful towards her
What does Rowena's mother's disapproval of Henry staying at their house indicate?
Her concern for Rowena's feelings
What does Sam's teasing of Rowena about her feelings for Henry reveal?
His jealousy of Henry
What does Rowena feel about the situation involving Henry's visit?
Frustrated and disappointed
What does the narrative highlight about Rowena's feelings for Henry?
Her longing and the obstacles she faces
What does Rowena do after finding Thaddeus Blinn's sign promising to grant her wishes?
She makes a wish on a red-spotted card for Henry to stay
What is Rowena's reaction upon finding Henry stuck to the ground?
She hears Henry's voice and finds him stuck to the ground
What does Henry spend the day doing at the Jervises'?
Discussing machinery with Mr. Jervis
What does the story suggest about the force keeping Henry in place?
It hints at a mysterious and potentially sinister force at play
What is Rowena's hope regarding Henry's stay in Coven Tree?
She hopes Henry will stay longer, but he declines due to work
What does Rowena find upon hearing Henry's voice and finding him stuck to the ground?
She finds no trap holding Henry's feet
What does Rowena do upon finding Henry stuck to the ground?
She makes a wish on a red-spotted card for Henry to stay
What does Rowena hear before finding Henry stuck to the ground?
She hears Henry's voice
What does Rowena find after making a wish on the red-spotted card for Henry to stay?
She finds Henry stuck to the ground
What does Rowena hope for regarding Henry's decision to stay in Coven Tree?
She hopes Henry will stay longer, but he declines due to work
What does the story suggest about the force keeping Henry in place?
It hints at a supernatural force at play
What is Rowena's reaction to Henry declining to stay longer due to work?
She hopes Henry will stay longer, but he declines due to work
What is happening to Henry as described in the text?
He is turning into a tree
Why does Sam advise against seeking help from Daddy or Mama?
They would spread word about Henry all over town
Why does Sam believe that Thaddeus Blinn could be far away?
Blinn seems to be a creature of magic
Why does Rowena suggest going to look for Thaddeus Blinn?
To have him come back and revoke the wish
What does Uncle Poot claim to have?
The dowsing gift
What is Uncle Poot using to search for water underground?
A forked applewood branch
What is Adam's reaction to Uncle Poot's method of finding water?
Curious disbelief
How does Uncle Poot describe the rarity of the dowsing gift?
Only one person in a thousand or two thousand has it
What does Rowena realize about Henry's travels?
He had never been to the places he described
What does Rowena remember receiving from Thaddeus Blinn?
One wish
How does Sam react when Rowena rushes off to execute her plan?
He declines and smiles at her
Why does Sam advise Rowena to handle the situation alone?
She got Henry into the mess
What is the final mood at the end of the story?
Anticipation
What does Rowena feel foolish for?
Falling for Henry's lies
What does Sam reveal about Henry's routine during his vacation?
Working and helping his aunt
What does Rowena believe she has a way to solve?
The problem with Henry
What does Sam do when Rowena asks him to wait for her to return?
He declines and smiles at her
Why does Rowena feel determined to find a solution?
She feels foolish for falling for Henry's lies
What does Rowena regret and blame herself for?
Her infatuation with Henry
What does Sam try to do to comfort Rowena?
Pretending to be Henry and describing exotic places
What does Sam do after finding stories of people turning into plants?
He calls the Neverfail Company to handle Henry's selling until he recovers
Why does Rowena keep Henry's condition a secret from her parents?
She thinks they will take Henry away
What realization does Rowena have about the support she receives from Sam?
She plans to express her gratitude
What does Sam spend the day doing at the school library?
Researching spells or legends to reverse Henry's transformation
What does Rowena think Adam might have done to get water on the Fiske farm?
Wished for water and gotten it
Why does Rowena rush to find a way to turn Henry back into a human?
She cares deeply for Henry and wants to help him
Why does Sam take Rowena to see Henry as he is turning into a tree?
To show her the severity of the situation
What does Sam find when researching spells or legends to reverse Henry's transformation?
Stories of people turning into plants, but nothing useful
What does Rowena realize about the water on the Fiske farm?
It is believed to be magical
What does Rowena encounter when she is dropped off at her house by Mr. Haskill?
She encounters Sam
What does Rowena plan to do after realizing the support she receives from Sam?
Express her gratitude
What does Rowena do when she realizes the support she receives from Sam?
Plans to express her gratitude
What task is Adam Fiske assigned due to the well running dry?
Hauling water from Spider Crick
Who is expected to help find water for the farm?
Uncle Poot
What causes Adam embarrassment as he hauls water through town?
Mockery from townspeople
What does Adam endure while filling the tubs at Spider Crick?
Physical discomfort and exhaustion
Who is seen with Adam's father in the front yard upon Adam's return?
Uncle Poot, a slender, elderly man
How does Sam's behavior change according to Rowena?
He speaks with a mature voice and expresses patience
What does Adam's father emphasize by refusing to seek water from Mr. Jenks's farm?
Their self-reliance
Who responds with frog-like sounds when encountered by Adam?
Polly Kemp
What causes Adam's frustration in the story?
The well running dry
What is the primary cause of tension in the dynamics between Rowena, her mother, and Sam?
Sam's change in behavior
What triggers Adam's physical discomfort and exhaustion in the story?
Filling the tubs at Spider Crick
What is Adam's father's view regarding seeking water from Mr. Jenks's farm?
Insists on not seeking water, emphasizing self-reliance
What does Sam find in the weeds that Henry warns him not to open?
A leather case
What does Sam sprinkle around Henry's feet to make him feel better?
Tree-growing powder
What does Rowena wish for regarding Henry?
For Henry to dry up and blow away
What is Rowena's main concern about Henry's condition?
She might have to spend the rest of her life caring for Henry
What does Sam offer to do while Rowena attends the party?
Stay with Henry
Why does Rowena feel guilty at the party?
For leaving Sam to take her place with Henry
What does Rowena's mother remind her about while questioning her?
The Haskills' party that evening
What does Henry reveal about his previous behavior towards Rowena?
He didn't mean the nice things he said to Rowena
What does Sam advise Rowena to focus on?
Finding a way to remove the spell to get rid of Henry
What does Rowena lament to Sam about at one point?
Missing the party
What does Henry warn Sam about if he complains too much?
Silencing him
What does Rowena feel conflicted about at the party?
Leaving Sam with Henry
What was Pa's plan for the water on the farm?
To water all the crops by jabbing more holes and filling tubs
What was Adam's reaction to the continuous gushing of water on the farm?
He smiled a sleepy smile and felt content about not having to haul water from Spider Crick
What did Ma hope about the noise of the gushing water at night?
She hoped it wouldn't keep them awake
What did Adam dream about that night?
The gurgling water in the gutters and the growing plants
What does the narrator wish for using the card bought from Thaddeus Blinn?
To cancel out the wishes of the three young 'uns
What is the significance of the red spot on the card?
It is where the wish is made by pressing the thumb against it
What effect does the frog's croak have on the characters?
It quiets down Adam and Rowena
What is the makeshift raft made of?
Wooden beams, barrels, cords, baling wire, and ropes
What does Adam confess to Pa?
Making a wish at the Church Social, leading to the magical events
How does Pa respond to Adam's confession?
Calmly, acknowledging the magic and expressing disbelief at the situation
What is the main focus of the story?
A flood, the Fiskes' effort to save their belongings, and Adam's confession about a magical wish
Where do the Fiskes decide to camp out as the water rises?
At the edge of the lake
What do the villagers offer as the water rises?
Help and food
What materials are NOT mentioned as part of the makeshift raft?
Concrete blocks
What is the urgency faced by the Fiskes?
The water is rising, and they have to act quickly to save their belongings
What does Pa express disbelief at?
The situation
What does the raft symbolize in the story?
Resilience and adaptability
What action do the Fiskes take with the help of the villagers?
Moving the furniture to higher ground using the raft
What is the primary concern for Adam and his father at the beginning of the story?
Saving the livestock from the rising water
What does Adam's father worry about as the situation worsens?
The possibility of leaving the farm if the water doesn't stop
What does the rising water force the Fiskes to do?
Camp out at the edge of the lake
What instruction is given to Adam regarding his mother?
Not to tell his mother about the possibility of leaving the farm
What does Adam's father reassure him about?
Having weathered bad times before and being able to do so again
What is the potential consequence the family faces if the water doesn't recede?
Leaving the farm
What does Adam see people from town coming to do?
See the flooded farm
What is the situation of the barn as the water keeps rising?
Surrounded by a deepening pond
What does Adam's father emphasize by refusing to seek water from Mr. Jenks's farm?
Independence and self-sufficiency
What does the narrative highlight about the force keeping Henry in place?
It is a mysterious and powerful influence
What is the cause of tension in the dynamics between Rowena, her mother, and Sam?
Rowena's feelings for Henry
What does Polly decide to do despite the plot against her?
Continue being friends with the twins
What does Henry ask Rowena to help him with?
Confronting the force keeping him in place
What did Adam recall wishing for that led to the unexplained spouting water on their farm?
Water all over the farm
Why did the blacksmith fail in capping the spouts of water?
The immense pressure of the water
What does Adam's mother display in the face of the worsening situation?
Unwavering determination
What is the immediate cause for the need to evacuate as announced by Adam's father?
Entry of water into the cellar windows
What is the outcome of the blacksmith's attempt to cap the spouts of water?
Failure due to the immense pressure of the water
What does the unceasing spouting water cause to happen to the barn on the farm?
It becomes partially submerged
What is the family's initial reaction to the encroaching water on their farm?
Fear and panic
What does Adam overhear that sets the events in motion?
An argument between the stationmaster and a science teacher
What causes the immense pressure of the spouting water on the farm?
A wish made by Adam
What does the water eventually do to the house on the farm?
Surrounds the house with a large lake
What does the family witness as a result of the unceasing spouts of water on the farm?
The distressing encroachment of water
What does Adam's father announce as a result of the water entering the cellar windows?
The need for immediate action
What is the primary reason for Adam Fiske and his family losing their home and farm?
Flooding
What consequence does Polly Kemp face after accepting a card from Thaddeus Blinn?
Inability to speak harshly without suffering consequences
Who does Rowena Jervis see the face of in a tree in her grove?
Henry Piper
Where do the three characters find themselves seeking help after hours?
Stew Meat's store
What is Stew Meat's initial reaction when the three characters seek help?
Annoyed
What does Rowena ask Stew Meat to wish for?
Henry Piper to become a man again
What does Adam interrupt with, wanting to be dealt with?
The pond on their farm
What does Polly criticize Rowena for?
Being selfish and inconsiderate
What does Stew Meat realize about the cards?
Their power
Who becomes astonished after hearing the characters' stories?
Stew Meat
What does Rowena realize about the consequences of her wish for Henry Piper?
She was foolish
What does Adam's family lose due to the flooding?
Their home and farm
Study Notes
The Wish Giver Summary
- Thaddeus Blinn offers four young people a wish for fifty cents each
- Each person receives a card with a red spot and is told it grants a single wish
- The group doubts Blinn's claims, feeling cheated and skeptical
- Blinn insists that the cards can bring anything desired, but only one wish per card
- Blinn explains that he craves respect and recognition, not money
- The group exits the tent, still doubting the validity of the wish cards
- Blinn warns them to be careful with their wishes
- Blinn claims he will never return to the same place
- The group disperses, and the narrator dismisses Blinn as a fraud
- The narrator reflects on the story Blinn told and his initial belief in it
- The group members go their separate ways, and the narrator puts the card in a cash register
- The narrator concludes that Blinn was a crafty humbug, but the story was convincing to the others
A Change of Heart
- Polly considers apologizing to Agatha Benthorn to break a magic spell cast by Thaddeus Blinn
- Polly plans to approach Agatha at Stew Meat’s store
- Polly overhears Agatha and Eunice gossiping about her
- Agatha and Eunice discuss an invitation and a plan to embarrass Polly
- Polly decides to accept Agatha’s invitation despite the plot against her
- Polly resolves to be friendly to everyone the next day
- Polly surprises her classmates by being unusually kind and considerate
- Polly’s newfound kindness puzzles and surprises her classmates
- Polly’s behavior changes the dynamics with her classmates
- Agatha and Eunice keep their distance from Polly
- Polly wonders if she can maintain her newfound kindness at Agatha’s house
- Polly reflects on the unexpected joy she felt from being kind to everyone
Rowena's Hope for Henry
- Rowena imagines Henry settling in Coven Tree to see him every day
- Rowena finds Thaddeus Blinn's sign promising to grant her wishes
- Henry arrives at the Jervises', but Sam questions his arrival
- Henry spends the day discussing machinery with Mr. Jervis
- Rowena hopes Henry will stay longer, but he declines due to work
- Rowena makes a wish on a red-spotted card for Henry to stay
- Rowena hears Henry's voice and finds him stuck to the ground
- Henry is genuinely scared and asks Rowena for help
- Rowena finds no trap holding Henry's feet
- The story suggests a supernatural force is keeping Henry in place
- The text hints at a mysterious and potentially sinister force at play
- The story leaves the reader with a sense of uncertainty and tension
Water Woes in Coven Tree
- Rowena notices a change in Sam, who speaks to her with a mature voice and expresses his patience in waiting for her.
- Adam Fiske is tasked with hauling water from Spider Crick due to the well running dry, causing him frustration.
- Adam's father insists on not seeking water from Mr. Jenks's farm, emphasizing their self-reliance.
- Uncle Poot, a dowser man, is expected to help find water for the farm.
- Adam encounters Polly Kemp, who responds with frog-like sounds, and notices Rowena's distracted behavior in class.
- Adam faces mockery from townspeople as he hauls water through town, causing him embarrassment.
- Adam endures physical discomfort and exhaustion while filling the tubs at Spider Crick, only to spill a third of the water on the way back.
- Adam's father is seen with Uncle Poot, a slender, elderly man, in the front yard upon Adam's return.
The Wish and its Consequences
- Rowena is told that she made a wish on a card taken from Thaddeus Blinn, and now she must find a way to release Henry from the spell.
- Sam finds a leather case in the weeds which Henry warns him not to open, but Sam takes it and leaves to put it in the barn.
- Rowena starts pulling the weeds around Henry, who starts giving her orders and criticizing her efforts.
- Henry reveals that he didn't mean the nice things he said to Rowena and that he only said them to sell machinery to her father.
- Sam sprinkles tree-growing powder around Henry's feet and pours water over his shoes to make him feel better.
- Sam advises Rowena to focus on finding a way to remove the spell to get rid of Henry.
- Rowena worries that she might have to spend the rest of her life caring for Henry, who is now rooted in her backyard.
- Rowena's mother questions her about spending time in the grove of trees and reminds her about the Haskills' party that evening.
- Rowena wishes for Henry to dry up and blow away, and laments missing the party to Sam.
- Sam offers to stay with Henry while Rowena attends the party, warning that he will silence Henry if he complains too much.
- At the party, Rowena feels guilty for leaving Sam to take her place with Henry, and eavesdrops on a conversation about Adam Fiske.
- Rowena is unable to enjoy the party and feels conflicted about leaving Sam with Henry.
The Wish Giver: Three Tales of Coven Tree
- Adam Fiske and his family lost their home and farm due to flooding
- Polly Kemp, Rowena Jervis, and Adam Fiske all face consequences after accepting cards from Thaddeus Blinn
- Polly Kemp experiences inability to speak harshly without suffering consequences
- Rowena Jervis sees the face of Henry Piper in a tree in her grove
- Adam Fiske and his family are left homeless due to the flooding of their farm
- The three characters find themselves at Stew Meat's store after hours, seeking help
- Stew Meat is initially annoyed but becomes curious as he hears their stories
- The three characters share their experiences with Stew Meat, who becomes astonished
- Stew Meat realizes the power of the cards and is asked to make a wish to undo the troubles
- Rowena asks Stew Meat to wish for Henry Piper to become a man again
- Adam interrupts, wanting the pond on their farm to be dealt with
- Polly Kemp criticizes Rowena for being selfish and inconsiderate
Explore the magical and mysterious events in Coven Tree, where three young people, Polly, Rowena, and Adam, face unexpected consequences after accepting wish-granting cards from the enigmatic Thaddeus Blinn. Follow their journey as they navigate the complexities of their wishes and confront the power of the cards.
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