First published 2011
Jeanmarie and Malcolm encounter Tallulah, the spirit of a deceased actress who once commanded stages and screens. Tallulah assigns them a mission: locate the Regina Stone, a precious diamond that vanished when thieves struck during her final moments. The two young people accept her challenge and begin their search for the missing gem. Their investigation leads them deeper into mysteries they never expected to uncover. What starts as a straightforward treasure hunt becomes something far more complex. The children discover that finding the Regina Stone means confronting secrets that extend well beyond a simple theft. Their partnership with the theatrical ghost transforms both their understanding of the past and their own friendship as they navigate the unexpected complications of their quest.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, partnership
Setting: Jericho Tel
Period: 20th-century
196 pages · Kindle Edition · Atheneum Books for Young Readers