The Hollow Boy

The Hollow Boy

4.3 (3 ratings)
Sep 15, 2015 · English · Hardcover (374 pages)
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Book Details

Format Hardcover
Pages 374
Language English
Published Sep 15, 2015
Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-10 1484709683
ISBN-13 9781484709689

Description

In a world where the supernatural collides with the mundane, an unsettling crisis looms over London as Scotland Yard grapples with an overwhelming influx of spectral Visitors. Jonathan Stroud weaves a thrilling narrative that explores the chaos and fear ignited by these otherworldly disturbances. With the streets filling with protests and rising anxiety, the stakes couldn't be higher for those caught in the middle of this paranormal upheaval.

The story unfolds through the eyes of a young protagonist, who embarks on a quest not just to understand the origins of these eerie occurrences but also to confront their own fears. As whispers of hidden secrets and dark forces emerge, the tension escalates. Allies become essential, and every decision weighs heavily in a city where the line between the living and the dead blurs dangerously.

Stroud masterfully blends suspense with rich character development, allowing readers to delve into the intricate dynamics of friendship, bravery, and the battle against the unknown. With a backdrop of a city on the brink, the narrative invites readers to join an adventure that promises to be both haunting and exhilarating.

Genres

Thriller & Suspense Children’s Action & Adventure Horror Humor

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It's my favorite out of the series. The angst is just top teir

June 9th 2026

So much drama and I'm here for it! Honestly, Lucy sometimes gives me "not like the other girls" vibes, but to be fair, most of us girlies have been like this at her age! It's very relatable, although I had to groan at times when Lucy was upset because of Holly. But I get it, a new person in an already established group, it's tough. Great book and the ending was jawdropping, genuinely at the edge of my seat.

December 10th 2025

I love this series. There is something just perfect about teenagers fighting to save cities, working together, and being filled with sass and angsty emotions, and the author does a great job highlighting these aspects. 

June 25th 2025
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