Cornelia

In "The Invisible Friend," 9-year-old Mia struggles with loneliness and bullying after her mother, Rose, is promoted and relocates their family to Salem, Massachusetts. Neglected and misunderstood, Mia finds solace in an unexpected friendship with Cornelia, an older girl who is invisible to everyone but her. As Cornelia fiercely defends Mia from her tormentors and helps her mother's attentiveness improve, the bond between them deepens—until Mia discovers that this imaginary friend may have darker intentions. This captivating tale by David W. Adams explores the boundaries of friendship and the complexities of a child's imagination when faced with adversity.