Helen Cooper Hippo at the end of the hall

The invitation was delivered by bees.

It wasn t addressed to anyone at all, but Ben knew it was for him.

It would lead him to an old, shambolic museum, full of strange and bewitching creatures.

A peculiar world of hidden mysteries and curious family secrets .

and some really dangerous magic.

Filled with her own wonderful illustrations, The Hippo at the End of the Hall is Helen Cooper's debut novel.