Ava-Sophie Eden

Being eleven isn't easy, but being eleven and being bullied relentlessly, was harder and although Ava was a tough cookie she had never had a friend. Losing herself in the pages of her favourite books gave her some reprieve. Her dream was to a witch, like in the Harry Potter books and to go to a magical school. She prayed for this daily! Maybe then she'd be 'normal', like everyone else... if only that magical world really existed. At least she finds a friend which brings her a great deal of happiness.For eleven years, Ava's mum Gabriella has been keeping secrets. But when she becomes sick and finds out about Ava's new friend, she panics. To save Ava she must now enlist the help of an old friend, hoping her daughter can be kept safe.This story is about a girl who feels like an outsider, a mother who makes hard decisions to save her daughter, and the rollercoaster of emotions that come from feeling betrayed and suffering loss.If only Gabriella had told her the truth then maybe she could have been prepared. But her misguided belief that Ava needed shielding from reality would end up costing them dearly.