The Alice Green Chronicles are ideal for introducing young readers (8+) to magical realism and the urban fantasy genre of chapter-books. In this book: Nine year old Alice is already facing challenges at school, when she suddenly finds herself with the power to hear the thoughts of plants and animals. These powers come with a condition: she's supposed to use them to make the world a better place. At first, she tries to do this by by teaching her disruptive classmate, Ruby, to be more respectful of others. But as tensions rise and frustration mounts, Alice realises that true transformation must start from within, and the only person anyone really has the power to change is themselves. Join Alice on a heartfelt adventure of self-discovery, compassion, and learning the true magic of empathy. With an exciting story of personal growth, this enchanting tale reminds us that sometimes the greatest magic lies in understanding others.