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A review by ashleysills
The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
What a sweet book! I absolutely loved the unique POV characters and their individual stories, which all came together beautifully in the end.
The Lost Library is what I would consider a cozy middle-grade mystery. Narrated by Mortimer the cat, Evan the boy, and Al the ghost, each character each character overcomes their own struggles as they solve the mystery of why the library in their town burned down 20 years ago. And solving that mystery might uncover more of the truth than they ever expected.
I've never read a book quite like this. It spoke to my introverted, tender-hearted, book-loving soul and had so many empowering truths that even young readers will appreciate.
One of my favorite quotes: "Being a Great Reader has nothing to do with reading great sophisticated books, or reading great long books, or even with reading a great many books. Being a Great Reader means feeling something about books." (Note: these words are still subject to change)
I highly recommend this book to middle-grade kids and kids at heart everywhere, especially those who are a little more shy and unsure of themselves. This book is definitely for them. 💜
Thank you to Macmillan and NetGalley for the digital ARC of this book. It will release on 8/29/23.
The Lost Library is what I would consider a cozy middle-grade mystery. Narrated by Mortimer the cat, Evan the boy, and Al the ghost, each character each character overcomes their own struggles as they solve the mystery of why the library in their town burned down 20 years ago. And solving that mystery might uncover more of the truth than they ever expected.
I've never read a book quite like this. It spoke to my introverted, tender-hearted, book-loving soul and had so many empowering truths that even young readers will appreciate.
One of my favorite quotes: "Being a Great Reader has nothing to do with reading great sophisticated books, or reading great long books, or even with reading a great many books. Being a Great Reader means feeling something about books." (Note: these words are still subject to change)
I highly recommend this book to middle-grade kids and kids at heart everywhere, especially those who are a little more shy and unsure of themselves. This book is definitely for them. 💜
Thank you to Macmillan and NetGalley for the digital ARC of this book. It will release on 8/29/23.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death