The Memory Spinner

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C. M. Cornwell

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Delacorte Press
10 September 2025

Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

A luminous fantasy debut about a young girl who must choose between staying immersed in a magical past with her deceased mother, or saving those she loves most in the complicated, yet real present.

A JLG SELECTION!

""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

A luminous fantasy debut about a young girl who must choose between staying immersed in a magical past with her deceased mother, or saving those she loves most in the complicated, yet real present.

A JLG SELECTION!

""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

Since her mama died, thirteen-year-old Lavender has a disastrous memory problem. She forgets her lessons with her papa, an apothecary. She develops elaborate evasions to hide her lack of memory of the herbs and remedies she must learn to attain her dream of being an apothecary apprentice. Worst of all, she forgets memories of her mama.

Despite her papa's disdain for magic, Lavender seeks a memory remedy from a clothing enchantress named Frey. As the two develop a friendship, Frey uses her spinning magic to help Lavender re-experience past moments with her mama. Lavender hears her mama's laughter again, her singing voice, and how it felt to be wrapped in her hugs.

But when Lavender discovers the truth about Frey's magic and its vengeful purpose she must decide whether to stay immersed in beloved memories with her mama or save the people she loves most in the present.

By: C. M. Cornwell
Imprint: Delacorte Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 422g
ISBN: 9780593898765
ISBN 10: 0593898761
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 10 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

C. M. Cornwell spent her childhood reading, climbing trees, and brewing imaginary potions with her seven siblings in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a degree in English Literature from Utah Valley University and lives in Pennsylvania with her family. The Memory Spinner is her debut novel.

Reviews for The Memory Spinner

""A heartfelt story that will leave readers hoping for more from this promising new voice."" —Kirkus Reviews ""[A]n auspicious debut from an up-and-coming talent."" —Publishers Weekly