Written by Julia Nobel
This is the first book in a new series by author Julia Nobel. Grades 4th-6th will enjoy this book which takes the reader on an adventure of mystery and secrets.
The story revolves around Emmy, who is sent to a prestigious boarding school in England called Wellsworth. Emmy’s father has been missing for several years, but before leaving for England, Emmy finds a box of medallions that belonged to her father. Once at school, she finds the medallion designs etched into walls. The symbols lead Emmy and her friends to a secret society called The Order of Black Hollow Lane. Emmy wonders if her father belonged to this secret society, and did it contribute to his disappearance?
Review by Kristine Smith, Hillsdale Elementary Media Center
Rating: ★★★★✩ (4 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 4-6
The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane
Written by Julia Nobel
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
305 pages
Release Date: March 5, 2019
An advance reader’s copy was provided by the publisher.
