Don't Pull the Strings

Lili Huang has just moved to Hollow Bend, and already she knows one thing for certain: The puppet shop across the street is watching her.

Virelle’s Marionettes & Fine Toys has been closed for years, but its lights glow at night. Its puppets tap on the window. And the strange woman inside seems to know Lili’s name.

When Madame Virelle gives Lili a puppet called Pip, Lili wants nothing to do with it. But Pip keeps coming back. Worse, a red string appears around Lili’s wrist — and it’s starting to tighten.

Now Lili must uncover the truth behind the missing children of Hollow Bend before Madame Virelle adds one more puppet to her collection.

Because some strings are not meant to be pulled.

Perfect for middle grade readers aged 9–12 who enjoy creepy mysteries, sinister puppets, haunted shops, missing children, and spooky illustrated stories. Includes 21 black-and-white images.