THE MEMORY SPINNER

In a warm, gentle tone, Saskia Maarleveld narrates this debut story about magic and family. Thirteen-year-old Lavender has been experiencing memory problems; she must find a solution before her father removes her as his apothecary apprentice. What's especially bothering Lavender is her inability to remember her beloved mother, who passed away. Against the wishes of her father and her former best friend, she visits a sorceress named Frey, who makes enchanted clothes. Will Lavender be willing to pay the price for an enchantment? Maarleveld deftly alternates between a soft voice for Lavender and a gravelly voice for Frey. Maarleveld's narration adds texture to a story of loss and hope. [Published: JANUARY 2026]