  | Lost library Author: Stead, Rebecca | |
| Price: $22.58 | ||
Summary:
When a mysterious little free library (guarded by a large orange cat) appears overnight, eleven-year-old Evan plucks two books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change.
| Added Entry - Personal Name: | Mass, Wendy |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.30 Points: 5.0 Quiz: 519662 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (07/01/23)
Booklist (06/15/23)
The Hornbook (00/09/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 06/01/2023 When a makeshift Little Free Library appears on the town green, almost 20 years after the mysterious fire that burned down the town library, the people of Martinville are drawn together once more to not just solve the mystery of the fire but also to decide what it means for their own fates. Mass and Stead employ a rich cast of characters—including ghost librarians, graduating fifth-graders, mice, and a cat—to dive into the heart of Martinville. As the little library grows, our protagonist, Evan, works to uncover what happened to the original library, and Mortimer (the cat) seeks out his own revelations. Full of heart, sly narration, and Stead’s expected air of mystery, this is well suited for lovers of books and libraries and novels featuring ensemble casts. Though certain gaps in the plot (some quite tantalizing) might leave readers feeling unsatisfied, fans of atmospheric tales with nonhuman narrators will be pleased. Hand to fans of Kate DiCamillo's classic The Tale of Despereaux (2003) or Andrew Clements' The Losers Club (2017). - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
Booklist - 06/15/2023 When a makeshift Little Free Library appears on the town green, almost 20 years after the mysterious fire that burned down the town library, the people of Martinville are drawn together once more to not just solve the mystery of the fire but also to decide what it means for their own fates. Mass and Stead employ a rich cast of characters—including ghost librarians, graduating fifth-graders, mice, and a cat—to dive into the heart of Martinville. As the little library grows, our protagonist, Evan, works to uncover what happened to the original library, and Mortimer (the cat) seeks out his own revelations. Full of heart, sly narration, and Stead’s expected air of mystery, this is well suited for lovers of books and libraries and novels featuring ensemble casts. Though certain gaps in the plot (some quite tantalizing) might leave readers feeling unsatisfied, fans of atmospheric tales with nonhuman narrators will be pleased. Hand to fans of Kate DiCamillo's classic The Tale of Despereaux (2003) or Andrew Clements' The Losers Club (2017). - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
