In "Emilie and the Hollow World" by Channie Waites, young Emilie embarks on an adventure into a mysterious underground world after a chance encounter with a shipwrecked stranger. Seeking to escape her mundane life, she discovers a realm filled with peculiar creatures and hidden dangers. Guided by newfound friends, Emilie confronts the challenges of this vibrant yet perilous land, uncovering secrets about her own identity along the way. With themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery, the story showcases Emilie's journey of growth as she navigates an enchanting world while learning to embrace her true self. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Emilie, Emilie Series .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2022 by Recorded Books, Inc. .

Martha Wells is the author of several fantasy novels that have been published by Tor and HarperCollins, including Death of a Necromancer, which was a 1999 Nebula Nominee. Publishers Weekly has said of her work: "Wells continues to demonstrate an impressive gift for creating finely detailed fantasy worlds rife with many-layered intrigues and immensely personable characters. " And she has been lauded by authors such as Anne McCaffrey and Robin Hobb. Her books have been published in eight languages, including French, Spanish, German, Russian, and Dutch. Her most recent novel, The Cloud Roads was released by Night Shade Books in 2011. The sequel The Serpent Sea is forthcoming in 2012.