Hollow Dolls

Age range 9 to 12

Fans of Coraline, Doll Bones, and The Night Gardener will devour this award winning dark fantasy duolgy about secrets, power, magic, and the long path to home

How can you keep secrets, when someone’s in your mind?

Simone is a mind-reader. She knows a great many things, but she can’t seem to remember anything about her past. So when she gets the chance to search for her family, she sets off to finally find her home. When she stumbles across a man with two minds inside him - the real one, shoved deep down, and one of a body walker, someone who can take over a person’s body against their will - Simone is even more eager to leave her old life behind.

As Simone dives deeper into her history, she learns truths she never could have imagined. But as those she loves start disappearing around her, Simone knows only she can stop the evil, before it’s too late.

With the gripping feel of a new classic, Hollow Dolls will enthral middle school readers who love fantasy, magic, and danger.

‘Connolly…introduces new characters and a gripping plot with a twist-all sure to captivate readers.’ - Booklist

‘[An] entertaining start to a new series…Simone’s attempt to unravel the secrets of her past is relatable.’ - Publishers Weekly

‘This fantasy covers a lot of ground-suspense, friendship, bravery, family, and magic. Plot twists will surprise even readers paying close attention…A recommended purchase.’ - School Library Journal