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In When I Wished I Was Alone, author Dave
Cutler tells the tale of a small boy who becomes angry with his family and wishes he was
alone. Through magical happenstance
his wish is granted, and the boy finds himself
experiencing the ups and downs of being alone. This magical intervention provides the
boy some valuable lessons about anger and the importance of
family.
Reminiscent of the classic, Where the Wild Things Are,
Cutler’s first children’s book delivers both captivating illustrations and an engaging
storyline; a combination
sure to charm and delight young readers. While it would have
been nice to see the outcome steered more directly by the character and less by magic,
the moral of the story is nonetheless touching and well suited to the target
audience.
