The Hollow People
The Hollow People by Brian Keaney, published by Hachette Children’s Group in 2006, is a captivating tale set on the island of Tarnagar, where an asylum confines individuals for their dreams. The story follows Dante, a kitchen boy responsible for delivering meals to the inmates, and Bea, the privileged daughter of doctors. Their lives intertwine when a new patient, Ezekiel Semiramis, arrives, prompting them to uncover secrets about Dante’s mother and the mysterious ruined city that haunts Bea’s dreams.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of discovery and confrontation with evil as Dante and Bea embark on a quest for truth. The book delves into the complexities of their relationship and the challenges posed by the asylum’s dark secrets. With a page count of 263, this edition is presented in English and invites readers into a world of fantasy and magic, making it suitable for secondary-level audiences.
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On the island of Tarnagar is an asylum where people are locked up for dreaming. Dante is the kitchen boy who brings the inmates their meals. Bea is the privileged daughter of doctors. When a dangerous new patient arrives, their worlds collide. Who is Ezekiel Semiramis? What does he know about Dante’s mother and the ruined city that Bea dreams of? Dante and Bea set out to discover the truth, and find themseves confronted by an extraordinary evil. Suggested level: secondary.
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