The Magical Necklace

The Magical Necklace is a short story that shares a message about a brave little girl named Alanah who encourages her younger cousin Di'Milo to believe in himself. Alanah and Di'Milo go on an adventure walk that challenges Di'Milo and forces him to face his fears. Along the way, he demonstrates acts of bravery that help him become more confident. You'll decide as the reader whether Di'Milo believes more in the magical necklace than he believes in himself.
Readers are encouraged to connect with the characters Alanah and Di'Milo by responding to eight prompts at the end of the story. Included is an A-Z word list from the story to help inspire young readers to improve their literacy skills.