The Companion Club, Book 1: Amanda’s Big Idea Smart girls. Big love. Brave choices. Twelve-year-old Amanda Williams is tired of feeling invisible—bossed around by her older sister, overlooked at school, never quite important. But one ordinary afternoon in the library sparks a daring idea: what if girls like her started a club that helps people after school ? Soon she recruits three very different classmates: Christiana , the gentle reader with hidden anxiety. - Rebekka , the fashion-forward extrovert who hides a family secret. - Ashley , the quiet artist who speaks best through poems. Together they launch The After School Companion Club —watering plants, walking dogs, and tackling small jobs that turn into big lessons. Amanda is sure she’s ready to lead … until personalities clash, mistakes pile up, and a mysterious girl in a nearby house seems to be watching their every move. When everything starts falling apart, Amanda must decide: Will she lead with love—or lose the club before it even begins? Perfect for girls 8-12 who love friendship stories with heart, humor, and a gentle dose of faith. Fans of The Baby-Sitters Club , Faithgirlz , and Ann M. Martin will feel right at home with Amanda and her friends as they learn that true leadership begins with listening, grace, and courage. Book 1 of The Companion Club series—each novel spotlights a different girl’s struggle while celebrating loyalty, servant-leadership, and God’s everyday love.