Ghost Diamond!

Reach for this book when your child is constantly narrating their own life as a grand adventure or turning the backyard into a top secret base. It is the perfect bridge for children transitioning from picture books into independent reading, offering a protagonist who finds magic and mystery in the mundane corners of her world. Agent Amelia is a self-appointed secret agent who tackles three distinct cases involving jewel thieves, suspicious cats, and even botanical anomalies. Through Amelia's first person perspective, children explore themes of self-confidence and creative problem-solving. It validates a child's sense of agency and imagination, showing them that they can be the hero of their own story without needing magical powers, just a sharp eye and a lot of pluck.