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ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This sweet tale is set in a small town with a big mystery. Evan knows his dad tends to keep to himself, but then he learns that his father is implicated in the loss of the town’s library many years ago. He decides to investigate the true cause with the help of his fearless (but rule-bound) friend Rafe. Told in turns through the eyes of Evan, Mortimer - the large orange cat who guards a newly-appeared street library - and a ghostly Assistant Librarian, this is a charming story for ages 9-12. Lindy
Rebecca Stead is the New York Times bestselling author of When You Reach Me, Liar & Spy, First Light, Goodbye Stranger, Bob, and, most recently, The List of Things that Will Not Change. Rebecca lives in New York City, where she is always on the lookout for her next story idea.
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This sweet tale is set in a small town with a big mystery. Evan knows his dad tends to keep to himself, but then he learns that his father is implicated in the loss of the town’s library many years ago. He decides to investigate the true cause with the help of his fearless (but rule-bound) friend Rafe. Told in turns through the eyes of Evan, Mortimer - the large orange cat who guards a newly-appeared street library - and a ghostly Assistant Librarian, this is a charming story for ages 9-12. Lindy
‘Pure enchantment.’ -- New York Times, on Bob ‘A tribute to the power of storytelling.’ -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Bob ‘An unusual fantasy with simplicity, immediacy, and wit.’ -- Booklist (starred review) on Bob ‘A perfectly paced plot, supported by secondary characters to whom readers will relate.’ -- School Library Journal (starred review) on Bob ‘A boy who visits a little free library gets more than he bargained for when he becomes a sleuth caught up in the middle of his town’s most enduring mystery.... A page-turner with striking characters and a satisfying puzzle at its heart.’ * Kirkus * ‘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…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.' * Booklist * ‘There are ghosts and magic and plenty of community spirit…An engaging mystery.’ * CBCA VIC * ‘Such a cute, quick read...Who wouldn’t love a cat, a lost library and a ghost? The writing is lovely and light...I’d highly recommend this for any of the young readers in your life.’ * Cosy Dragon * ‘A beautiful imprint on my imagination…I would highly recommend this book.’ * Sunshine House * ‘[The Lost Library] will delight its young readers as well as older lovers of books and libraries…An uplifting story that will leave readers feeling happy.’ * ReadPlus * ‘This is a book about books, and how they can change people’s lives…A great class novel…About stories, and love, and secrets.' * GLAM Adelaide * ‘With its optimistic tone, quirky characters, and subtle life lessons, The Lost Library casts a magical spell…Mystery-loving bibliophiles of any age will find something timeless in this heartwarming tale. It serves as a reminder that books have the power to transport us to new worlds and change our own.’ * NZ Booklovers *
