Every wish starts somewhere.

In Brian Falkner's Emergency Adventures stories, The Wishing Mission helps children facing serious illness experience the day they've been dreaming of. What begins as an extraordinary wish becomes an unforgettable adventure.

Explore the stories Discover real wish-makers

The Wishing Mission is fictional, inspired by the remarkable work of real wish-granting organisations.

Behind the stories

One special day can become an extraordinary adventure.

Every Emergency Adventures story begins with a child's dream, but the unexpected turns an unforgettable experience into something far bigger.

The Wishing Mission

A little fiction. A lot of heart.

The Wishing Mission is the fictional organisation that helps make these special days possible. The children are at the heart of the stories, while the emergency professionals they meet bring real-world skill and courage to the adventures.

The first Emergency Adventure

Hard Landing

Eleven-year-old Tama loves aircraft. His wish takes him behind the scenes with airport firefighters — on a day he'll never forget.

A book in development

Inspired by real-life kindness

The stories are fictional. The hope is real.

Real charities help create life-changing experiences for children with critical illnesses and their families. To discover their work, read real wish stories or find out how you can help, visit Make-A-Wish in Australia or New Zealand.

Make-A-Wish Australiamakeawish.org.au Make-A-Wish New Zealandmakeawish.org.nz

A note about this website: The Wishing Mission is a fictional organisation created by author Brian Falkner for the Emergency Adventures series. It does not grant wishes, receive applications or accept donations, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Make-A-Wish.

Find out more about the author at brianfalkner.com.