​whimsical stories with magic & heart.
C.M. Cornwell is the author of whimsical stories with magic and heart including The Memory Spinner (Penguin Random House, 2025) and The Paper Ballerina (Penguin Random House, 2027). She has a degree in English Literature and lives in Pennsylvania with her family. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys traveling, hoarding cardigans, and tangling herself in fiber arts projects.
A new middle grade fantasy about a forgetful young girl who is desperate to save the memories of her deceased mother. Perfect for fans of Enola Holmes, A Wolf for a Spell, and Ravenfall.
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A Junior Library Guild Selection
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“Emotions bubble like potions: Grief, anger, jealousy, and regret simmer beneath the surface of richly drawn characters with complex motivations….A heartfelt story that will leave readers hoping for more from this promising new voice.”–Kirkus Reviews
