Mind Reader - Book 1: My New Life - an awesome book for girls aged 9-12. Emmie is a 12-year-old girl who has a special talent. Her mom calls it a gift but Emmie does not agree. Being a mind reader is not at all what it's made out to be and Emmie constantly finds herself in trouble. The girls at school think she's creepy and try to avoid her. This leads to an ongoing change of schools and a struggle to make friends, leaving Emmie feeling lonelier than ever. However, when Emmie and her mom decide to move to Carindale, Emmie happens to meet a girl called Millie Spencer, and everything changes. Emmie has never had a best friend before and feels that finally, her life has turned in a positive direction. Meeting Millie's friend, Jack adds to the excitement, especially when she realizes he is someone she cannot stop thinking about. Then some strange events take place and when Millie's old friend, Julia Jones makes an unexpected visit, Emmie's world turns upside down. Can she use her mind-reading abilities to help her or will she find herself in more trouble than ever before? If you enjoyed Julia Jones' Diary then Mind Reader is another series that you will love. This exciting book for girls is filled with unexpected plot twists and turns, drama, romance, boy crushes, friendship issues, and much, much more. It will hook you in from beginning to end and is sure to become a new favorite!