A review by 4parkerlane
The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Well this was just a delight.  I finished it in one sitting.

As much as I loved it there was just a tiny lack of depth that, even in middle grade fiction, left me wanting more.  I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to any kid under the age of 10 though!

Al and Mortimer are some of the best characters I've encountered in a while.