The Lost Library
Readers rate it 4.0 (24 on Hardcover)
288 pages · Released 2023 · Feiwel & Friends
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This middle-grade mystery blends magical realism with emotional depth as two boys uncover secrets about their town's past. The story emphasizes curiosity, friendship, and courage while dealing with some darker themes like loss and unanswered questions from grown-ups. There is minimal violence or profanity, making it appropriate for upper elementary through early middle-grade readers, though sensitive children may find the mysterious and sad tone unsettling.
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When a mysterious little free library (guarded by a large orange cat) appears overnight in the small town of Martinville, eleven-year-old Evan plucks two weathered books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change. Evan and his best friend Rafe quickly discover a link between one of the old b... When a mysterious little free library (guarded by a large orange cat) appears overnight in the small town of Martinville, eleven-year-old Evan plucks two weathered books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change. Evan and his best friend Rafe quickly discover a link between one of the old books and a long-ago event that none of the grown-ups want to talk about. The two boys start asking questions whose answers will transform not only their own futures, but the town itself.
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- nyt:childrens-middle-grade-hardcover=2023-09-17
- New York Times bestseller
- Middle Grade
- Mystery
- Fantasy
- Fiction
- Children's Books
- Books About Books
- Childrens
- Magical Realism
- Ghosts
- Animals
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ISBN 9781250838810 · Feiwel & Friends