About This Book
Reach for this book if your child is navigating the complicated emotions of a parent's absence or if they use creativity as a shield against life's uncertainties. It is particularly powerful for children who feel misunderstood by adults or who are struggling to reconcile a traumatic event with their own intuition and hope. Jada Sly is a precocious ten-year-old artist and self-appointed spy who refuses to believe her mother died in a plane crash. Moving back to New York City after years in France, Jada uses her sketchbook and 'spy training' to hunt for the truth. While the plot is a fast-paced mystery, the heart of the story explores the intersection of grief and resilience. It is an empowering, funny, and deeply relatable choice for middle-grade readers who appreciate a protagonist who takes charge of her own narrative.
