On the midwinter solstice in the snow-drifted village of Glimmervale, ten-year-old Mira embarks on the Candlelight Savings Journey. Given five silver tokens and a lantern kit, she learns that every coin earned—through barn chores, mitten sales, and unexpected errands—lights a candle inside her lantern. As Mira faces blizzards, canceled markets, and tallow shortages, she adapts with resourcefulness and kindness, meticulously recording each token in her journal. Her growing lantern becomes a glowing testament to goal-setting, contingency planning, and the warmth of community. Young readers will be enchanted by this tale of perseverance, creativity, and the simple magic of watching dreams shine bright.
