Georgia Byng: Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism

This could well be the next big thing in international kids' lit. Molly Moon lives in grim Hardwick House, an orphanage run by cruel Miss Adderstone with the help of hideous Edna the cook. It's a classically heartless institution, where the staffs' cruel treatment is echoed by the bullying culture among the children.

When Molly comes across a strange book, Hypnotism: An Ancient Art Explained, her life begins to change for the better. Before you know it, she's in New York being touted as the most fabulous child star on Broadway. She can have whatever she wants, but then her conscience begins to kick in. For 9 years and up.

Macmillan

$16.95