The Lost Library

Submitted by Angelica C. on Tue, 2023-11-21 13:33

When a mysterious little free library appears overnight in the small town of Martinville, 11-year-old Evan plucks two weathered books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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The Lost Library
The Lost Library

Rebecca Stead
(Juvenile Fiction - J Stead)


When a mysterious little free library appears overnight in the small town of Martinville, 11-year-old Evan plucks two weathered books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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Submitted by Darcy S. on Thu, 2023-11-16 16:48

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Submitted by Darcy S. on Thu, 2023-11-16 16:42

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Submitted by Darcy S. on Thu, 2023-11-16 16:01

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Overground Railroad
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Lesa Cline-Ransome
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Cli)

Looking for a better life than the sharecropping farm, Ruth and her parents journey into the unknown with thousands of other African Americans seeking better opportunities via northbound train. Written in short, but expressive, poetic lines, this tale of the Great Migration is engaging and rich. Recommended for ages 6-9.
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Love in the Library

Submitted by Darcy S. on Thu, 2023-11-16 15:53

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Love in the Library
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