History Courage Wonder

Every brave question opens a door to history.

Amelia Wren writes magical time-travel adventures where courageous girls meet the remarkable women who changed our world.

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The First Lantern Journey

One small observation can change everything.

Each Lantern Light Adventure pairs a child facing an everyday challenge with a woman from history whose courage, curiosity, and work still matter today.

Cover of Maya Meets the Star Watcher by Amelia Wren

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Nantucket • October 1, 1847

Maya Meets the Star Watcher

At her school science night, Maya notices a small mistake but stays quiet when older children sound more certain. Then a mysterious lantern carries her to a windswept Nantucket rooftop, where astronomer Maria Mitchell is preparing her telescope.

A shifting reflection and a slipping star chart make careful observation difficult. Maya must decide whether her small detail is worth sharing, and discovers that honest questions are where important discoveries begin.

Careful observationFinding your voiceWomen in science

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The Lantern Light Adventures

History is full of doors waiting to open.

A glowing lantern. A child with a question. A journey into the past. Every standalone chapter book introduces young readers to a real woman whose ideas, bravery, or persistence helped shape history.

Meet history

Real people and moments are woven into vivid, age-appropriate adventures.

Find courage

Each heroine returns home ready to face her own challenge with new confidence.

Keep wondering

Historical notes invite curious readers to discover what happened next.

Portrait of author Amelia Wren in a warmly lit library

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Meet the Author

Amelia Wren

Stories for children who notice things.

Amelia Wren is an author and historian who believes the past becomes unforgettable when young readers can step inside it. She writes warm, adventurous stories about curiosity, quiet courage, and the extraordinary women too often tucked into the margins of history.

When she is not following a trail through an old diary or museum collection, Amelia can usually be found with a book, a cup of tea, and more questions than she started with.

“The smallest question can light the way to a much bigger story.”

For Families & Educators

Open the lantern. Start a conversation.

Designed for independent readers, family read-alouds, homeschool studies, and elementary classrooms, each story offers a gentle bridge from imagination into deeper historical learning.

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Accessible historyRich context written for growing readers
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Meaningful themesConfidence, curiosity, empathy, and persistence
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Ready for discussionNatural starting points for questions and research