The Phantom Friend A Judy Bolton Mystery

"The Phantom Friend" by Margaret Sutton is a compelling children's mystery where Judy Bolton and her friends' exciting New York day takes an unexpected turn when they meet Clarissa Valentine, struggling with a dispute over missing money. After Judy offers help and invites Clarissa to lunch, a day filled with talk of television dreams turns sinister when Clarissa claims she’s invisible in mirrors, a fact that is strange and concerning to Judy. As Judy's intuition signals hidden depths, the book begins as a mix of friendship, the search for identity, and a hint of danger, setting the stage for a story where Judy must learn the hidden reasons behind Clarissa's troubles.