The Hippo at the End of the Hall

Written & illustrated by Helen Cooper

A mysterious invitation leads Ben to a magical museum where secrets and danger await.

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352 pages· 58,424 words· Est. 11 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Ben receives a mysterious invitation to the Gee Museum, delivered by bees. Drawn by memories of his lost father, he discovers talking animals who believe he can save their magical world. As Ben faces a cunning rival and a greedy developer, he must unravel secrets and protect the museum's future. Will he find the answers about his father he's longed for? With strange magic and his mother's help, Ben's journey is filled with wonder and hope.

From the publisher

When Ben receives a mysterious invitation to an odd museum, he’s swept into a peculiar world of forgotten secrets and wild magic in this illustrated novel. The invitation to the Gee Museum was delivered by bees. It wasn’t addressed to anyone, but Ben knows that it was meant for him. Why else would the images on the postcard have stirred up memories of his father, who was lost at sea long ago? Ben makes his way to the old dilapidated building to find a host of curious talking animals awaiting his arrival. They are certain he is the only one who can save the museum. But Ben and the animals in the Gee collection will have to outwit a devious rival museum owner and a greedy land developer. With a bit of luck, some strange magic, and a little help from his mom, Ben might succeed in ensuring the future of the museum – and finding the answers about his father that he’s been searching for his whole life. Helen Cooper’s first novel brims with mystery and hope, and her lovely illustrations bring the wonders of the Gee Museum to life.

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