
The Wish Ring Cipher
Alexandra Ott(Author)
WW Norton & Co (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 8. September 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-324-12609-6 (ISBN)
Description
Emma Avery has always loved solving puzzles and codes, and now that she's processing a recent autism diagnosis and facing down seventh grade at a new school, they're even more important to her.
Then Emma meets Nate Lin. He's popular and funny and . . . loves codes, too. He introduces Emma to the Codebreakers, a group of his friends dedicated to cracking codes that have been discovered in the ruins of a nearby ghost town, which are believed to lead to magical objects. But they're not the only ones on the hunt, and when their sinister rivals close in on an object that grants unlimited wishes, the Codebreakers must race to beat them to it before they use it for dark magic.
The Wish Ring Cipher is a fast-paced adventure brimming with magic and warmth that introduces a tenacious and endearing heroine on a quest to save the world-and to make some friends along the way.
Then Emma meets Nate Lin. He's popular and funny and . . . loves codes, too. He introduces Emma to the Codebreakers, a group of his friends dedicated to cracking codes that have been discovered in the ruins of a nearby ghost town, which are believed to lead to magical objects. But they're not the only ones on the hunt, and when their sinister rivals close in on an object that grants unlimited wishes, the Codebreakers must race to beat them to it before they use it for dark magic.
The Wish Ring Cipher is a fast-paced adventure brimming with magic and warmth that introduces a tenacious and endearing heroine on a quest to save the world-and to make some friends along the way.
Reviews / Votes
"A sweet-natured, cryptology-loving middle schooler builds confidence solving magical puzzles and mysteries in this smart series launch from Ott (Legend of the Realm)... Fans of interactive, puzzle-filled volumes will enjoy the ciphers and code symbols embedded throughout. Experience-informed prose, per an author's note, portrays Emma's neurodivergence with care and clarity, while suspenseful ambiance keeps the pages turning." -- Publishers WeeklyMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 139 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-324-12609-6 (9781324126096)
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Alexandra Ott
The Wish Ring Cipher
E-Book
02/2026
Norton Children's Books
€16.49
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Person
Alexandra Ott is the author of the Codebreakers trilogy and the Rules for Thieves and Seekers of the Wild Realm duologies. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with her tiny canine overlord.