by Ransom Riggs
First published 2022
When Alma Larkin inherits her eccentric aunt's mansion, she discovers it's no ordinary home - it's a covert museum of wonders, housing fantastical artifacts and creatures. As Alma unravels her aunt's secretive past, she must protect the museum's hidden treasures from those who would exploit their powers. Navigating shifting hallways and talking statues, Alma embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, learning to harness her own burgeoning abilities to defend the museum's remarkable collection and its remarkable residents.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, magical-realism
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, hidden-powers
240 pages · Paperback · Dutton Books for Young Readers