About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to navigate the complexities of group projects, or when they are experiencing the 'helper' stage where they want to solve every problem they see. It is an ideal bridge for kids transitioning from picture books to longer stories, offering a gentle introduction to the mystery genre within a familiar school setting. The story follows Eva Wingdale as she organizes a wedding surprise for her teacher, only to pivot into detective mode when a precious necklace disappears. Through Eva’s diary entries, children explore themes of proactive kindness, teamwork, and social responsibility. The book models how to handle a crisis with a calm, can-do attitude while emphasizing that helping others is a rewarding community effort. It is perfectly calibrated for ages 5 to 8, providing enough suspense to keep them engaged without any genuine fear or high-stakes peril.
