The Hollow Kingdom — Clare B. Dunkle

Enter a captivating realm where young women vanish and a powerful magician claims to be the goblin king.

The Hollow Kingdom, the first book in Clare Dunkle's acclaimed fantasy trilogy, will transport readers into a magical world that Newbery Award winner Lloyd Alexander calls "as persuasive as it is remarkable." For thousands of years, young women have been disappearing from Hallow Hill, never to be seen again. When Kate and Emily move there, they have no idea of the land's dark heritage -- until Marak, a powerful magician claiming to be the goblin king, decides to reveal the unsettling truth. With very specific plans for the two girls who have trespassed into his kingdom, Marak sets in motion a thrilling and suspenseful tale that will keep readers spellbound.

This 2004 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year is perfect for fans of young adult fantasy featuring coming of age stories, strong female protagonists, and historical fantasy elements. Ideal for teen readers who enjoy boarding school settings, magic, and captivating alternate histories, The Hollow Kingdom marks the beginning of an enchanting series that will leave them eager for more.