Drag the book to turn it

Leaving Wishville

EnglishEspañol

by Mel Torrefranca

Short filmAdapted into a short film by Sebastian DelgadoYoung AdultReality-BentMystery

Ten years after his father’s disappearance, Benji plans to escape from his self-isolated coastal town—but leaving Wishville may cost him his life.

For readers who love

The GiverCoralineThe Riverman

What readers are saying
Fans of The Giver will be immediately enraptured by the magical and mysterious world of Wishville.
Abbie Emmons, author of 100 Days of Sunlight
Leaving Wishville by Mel Torrefranca exhibits intensity unique in contemporary young adult fiction.
Readers’ Favorite ★★★★★
Torrefranca’s writing is beautifully lyrical, and the story is a compelling read. All in all, this made it a very hard book to put down!
Eleanor, blogger at Three Lonely Clouds
About the story

Ten years ago, Scott Marino vanished from Wishville without a trace.

Venturing beyond the small coastal town is considered a death wish, especially after he never returned on the day he promised.

Only his son Benji, now fourteen, refuses to believe the rumors. He can’t shake the feeling that his dad is still out there—an idea his mom shuts down constantly.

While his friends urge him to face reality, Benji packs for yet another escape attempt. Leaving Wishville isn’t easy when the people who love him will do anything to keep him home.

For his own safety, they say.

Publisher
Lost Island Press
Pages
279
Early release
Publication
Formats
Ebook, Paperback, BlueBound
Cover Designer
Ivan Cakic
School SettingDetectiveMagicRetro Feel
OutcastsSmall TownUnlikely Allies
Free sample

Content warnings

Mel Torrefranca
About the author

Mel Torrefranca is a full-time author and founder of Lost Island Press. Her books feature morally gray characters, bold endings, and a pinch of awkward humor. Mel discovered her passion for writing at the age of seven and published her debut novel Leaving Wishville during high school. She also drinks way too many lattes.

Press kit

Ready to use for a post, review, or interview about Leaving Wishville.

  • Fact sheet
  • Press release
  • Blurbs
  • Author bio
  • Reader praise
  • Short excerpt
  • Credit lines
  • Covers and mockups
  • Logos
ZIP · free to use for coverage

Ready to get lost in ?

Prototype · test data