Who is Mopsy Finch from Diamonds in the Shadow and what is their importance?

Mopsy Finch is thirteen-years-old, and she desperately wants to be treated like a grown-up. She wants to be called Martha instead of Mopsy, hoping to gain more respect, particularly at home. When Mopsy learns her family is going to take in African refugees, she is overjoyed, hoping there will be a daughter she can play with. On the surface, Mopsy appears immature and naive, but she is actually quite astute. She is the first to realize that Alake is ignored by her family, and she is the only person who takes the time to address Alake's needs and desires.