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2nd in the series (starting with The Anybodies). Now reunited with her real family, eleven-year-old Fern goes to a camp to learn to practice the Anybody magic, where she unexpectedly faces the evil Mole, who has imprisoned the mysterious Nobodies in his factory basement.
"The book is a page-turner and presents end-of-chapter dilemmas, but as a mystery, it may only appeal to those who prefer an element of the bizarre with their mystery." - Children's Literature
"The book ends somewhat abruptly, with all questions answered. An enjoyable choice for fans of the first one." - School Library Journal
"[R]ich in mystery, action and self discovery-along with plenty of literary references for well-read audiences to pick up" - Kirkus Reviews
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