A debut novel from an exciting new childrens author that was greeted with unprecedented press coverage on its 2002 hardback publication. Molly Moon is an orphan who lives in a miserable home run by hairy-faced Miss Adderstone, who makes her clean the toilets with her toothbrush. But when she finds a mysterious book on hypnotism, Molly discovers her extraordinary talent. Soon shes hypnotised the cook to serve up fabulous meals and instructed Miss Adderstone to wear a pair of knickers on her head. Before long shes flying to New York where she hypnotises her way to stardom on Broadway. But hot on Mollys trail is sinister Professor Nockman, whos determined to use her unique powers to stage a spectacular bank robbery...