The Misadventures of Benjamin Bartholomew Piff Series by Jason Lethcoe

On his eleventh birthday, sad, orphaned Benjamin Bartholomew Piff accidentally adheres to all of the wishing rules—and, in wishing for the mother lode of limitless wishes, he unknowingly sets into a motion a chain of events that threatens to disrupt the balance between the magical realm of wishes and curses. Before long, Benjamin has been recruited by the Wishworks Factory director himself to fight the evil henchmen of the Curseworks Factory... moreOn his eleventh birthday, sad, orphaned Benjamin Bartholomew Piff accidentally adheres to all of the wishing rules—and, in wishing for the mother lode of limitless wishes, he unknowingly sets into a motion a chain of events that threatens to disrupt the balance between the magical realm of wishes and curses. Before long, Benjamin has been recruited by the Wishworks Factory director himself to fight the evil henchmen of the Curseworks Factory. In the process, Benjamin will reclaim his original wish—giving new credence to the old adage: “Be careful what you wish for . . . ” less

Benjamin Bartholomew Piff thought all of his wishes had finally come true—he’s traded in his soggy cot at Pinch’s Home for Wayward Boys for a Feathered Funicula at the Wishworks Factory. He’s even been named manager of Kids’ Birthday Wishes (ages 3–12)—and he can’t wait to settle in to his new (and improved!) life. But when Ben slips briefly and reveals his identity, his spoiled cousin Penelope Piff figures out his new job... moreBenjamin Bartholomew Piff thought all of his wishes had finally come true—he’s traded in his soggy cot at Pinch’s Home for Wayward Boys for a Feathered Funicula at the Wishworks Factory. He’s even been named manager of Kids’ Birthday Wishes (ages 3–12)—and he can’t wait to settle in to his new (and improved!) life. But when Ben slips briefly and reveals his identity, his spoiled cousin Penelope Piff figures out his new job. She quickly learns how to get in on the sweet life of magic, but her wishes are anything but sugar and spice and everything nice. This is one Penny that brings nothing but bad luck! Will Ben and his friends be able to save Candlewick and the Wishworks Factory from Penny’s conniving clutches—before she destroys it completely? less

The Wishworks Factory's recent battle against Curseworks has left relations between humans and Jinn very strained, and before long, Ben finds himself embroiled in another war. While evil cousin Penelope and Curseworks lawyer, Rottenjaw, try to recruit the disgruntled Jinn to their own army reserves, Ben and Candlewick try to negotiate peace. Ultimately, two precious magical weapons must be located in order to protect Wishworks... moreThe Wishworks Factory's recent battle against Curseworks has left relations between humans and Jinn very strained, and before long, Ben finds himself embroiled in another war. While evil cousin Penelope and Curseworks lawyer, Rottenjaw, try to recruit the disgruntled Jinn to their own army reserves, Ben and Candlewick try to negotiate peace. Ultimately, two precious magical weapons must be located in order to protect Wishworks. And the key to finding these weapons lies deep below the grounds of the factory, submerged- where else?-inside a wishing well! less