As the novel’s central protagonist, Harmony Addams-Paul is a dynamic and round character whose passion for journalism becomes the driving force behind the investigation into the evacuation. Twelve years old at the story’s outset, Harmony is observant, principled, and highly motivated, aspiring to a career like her globetrotting Aunt Beckie. She views the world through the lens of a reporter, meticulously documenting events in her journal and adopting journalistic formats to process her experiences. This practice serves as a coping mechanism, allowing her to create order and objectivity amid the chaos of both the evacuation and the lingering trauma of her parents’ recent divorce. Her identity as a journalist gives her a sense of purpose and authority in a situation designed to make her feel powerless. Her leadership is instrumental in forming the core group of friends and establishing their secret headquarters, the “Emerald City,” as a space for truth-seeking. Harmony’s commitment to journalistic ethics is evident in her struggle to separate fact from rumor and her methodical approach to gathering evidence. Her creation of The Camp Rogers Gazette symbolizes her dedication to