The 113th Assistant Librarian
By Stuart Wilson
Harry Hartog's review
A great book for middle-grade readers (and those of us who are a *cough* little older). The story features Oliver who, almost accidently, becomes the 113th assistant librarian, only to then be tumbled into the role of head librarian on his very first day, when previous librarian Hieronymus Finch suddenly dies. The story is full of fun, adventure and mystery and I just loved it. It contains multiple library cats, the perils of bookworms, a cunning Knight, and the deadliest of all weapons – a book. It is a love story to books and how they can define us or motivate us or perhaps even…destroy us? After all, being a librarian is a dangerous profession. - Megan, Inventory Assistant
Description
If you liked The Grandest Bookshop in the World or The Book of Wondrous Possibilities, you'll love this fantasy adventure story where books have power, cats are more than they seem, and the library is the most dangerous place in the city . . .
Oliver Wormwood is sure his new job in the library will be boring. Until he learns that books hold great power - and danger.
By the end of his first day, Oliver has witnessed a death, been frozen by a book, met a perplexing number of cats, and fought off a horde of terrifying creatures.
With only a mysterious girl called Agatha to show him the ropes, Oliver needs to learn fast . . . if he wants to live longer than the 112 assistant librarians before him.
'This one's for you, book lovers. A thrilling, wondrous read about the power of books and those who keep them. Sign me up for a library card ASAP!' Jeremy Lachlan, author of THE JANE DOE CHRONICLES
'A sparkling fantasy adventure, filled with danger, mystery, magical books, and surprising twists.' Belinda Murrell, author of THE GOLDEN TOWER
- ISBN:
- 9781761342257
- Format:
- Hardback
- Pages:
- 304
- Published:
- Publisher:
- Penguin Random House Australia
- Imprint:
- Puffin
- Weight:
- 403 g