The Girl of Silver Seals: A Fantasy Novel About Confidence and Belonging for Kids Ages 8 to 12 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798241240095)

Mia is small.
She is always picked last in P.E.
She hides behind the sports equipment during tag.
And without her best friend Ava by her side, school feels impossibly big.

When a magical sketchbook from her grandmother brings a tiny unicorn bunny named Luni to life, Mia discovers something she never expected. She is a Mender.

Beneath her ordinary school are ancient seals that quietly keep children safe and wonder alive. And they are breaking.

Mia is the only one who can feel it when something is wrong.
When hallways forget how to be safe.
When stages hold their breath too long.
When playgrounds start pulling children toward danger.

With silver chalk in her hands, a talking companion who is equal parts wise and sarcastic, and courage she did not know she had, Mia must learn how to mend what others cannot see. But fixing what is broken means facing the hardest lesson of all. Sometimes being first matters more than being fastest.

The Girl of Silver Seals is a gentle fantasy novel about confidence, belonging, and quiet bravery, written for kids ages 9 to 12 who may feel small in a world that asks them to be loud.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

• Shy protagonists who grow braver in their own way
• Magical stories set inside familiar school worlds
• Friendship, belonging, and found family
• Emotionally safe fantasy with heart
• Stories where noticing and caring are strengths

Why parents and educators choose this book:

• Short chapters that support independent reading
• Calm pacing without violence or fear driven stakes
• Thoughtful representation of anxiety and sensitive children
• A heroine who succeeds through care, awareness, and responsibility

Reader feedback:
"Finally, a hero who feels like my child. Quiet, creative, and capable."
"This story shows a different kind of courage. One that feels real."
"My child could not stop reading. The chapters were manageable and the emotions felt honest."

Reading guidance:

• Recommended for kids ages 9 to 12
• Ideal for confident 8 year olds who enjoy chapter books
• Emotionally safe with mild tension and no graphic content