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Twelve-year-old Karin, a Canadian girl, feels embarrassed by her mother's old-country ways, but after her mother suddenly disappears, Karin discovers her mother's goldstone pendant and learns that wearing it gives her prophetic dreams about the future. The story follows Karin's journey of grief and longing as she tries to reconnect with her mother through the mysterious stone. The setting involves the Canadian mountains where the story takes place.
Quick Summary
Twelve-year-old Karin discovers a magical goldstone pendant that lets her see glimpses of the future, but the real treasure is the connection to her mother who died in an avalanche. Kids will fall for this story because the pendant brings both wonder and heartache as Karin learns her mother's secrets while navigating grief in a small mountain town. If your kid loves emotional middle grade mysteries like Bridge to Terabithia or The One and Only Ivan, this blend of family mystery and supernatural discovery will keep them turning pages. This book is ideal for kids in grades 4 through 6, especially readers who enjoy stories about loss, magic, and finding hope after tragedy.