"For every book lover who fantasized about getting locked in the library overnight,The Story Collectoris a dream come true!"―New York Times-bestselling author Alan Gratz
In the tradition of E. L. Konisburg, this middle-grade mystery adventure is inspired by the real life of Viviani Joffre Fedeler, born and raised in the New York Public Library.
Eleven-year-old Viviani Fedeler has spent her whole life in the New York Public Library. She knows every room by heart, except the ones her father keeps locked. When Viviani becomes convinced that the library is haunted, new girl Merit Mubarak makes fun of her. So Viviani decides to play a harmless little prank, roping her older brothers and best friend Eva to help out.
But what begins as a joke quickly gets out of hand, and soon Viviani and her friends have to solve two big mysteries: Is the Library truly haunted? And what happened to the expensive new stamp collection? It's up to Viviani, Eva, and Merit (reluctantly) to findout.
Review
"A bright, whimsical story with an engaging heroine and the most perfect of all settings ― the New York Public Library!" ―New York Times-bestselling author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
"The perils of preteen friendship, ghost-hunting, and solving a theft make for pleasant reading." ―Kirkus Reviews
"A love letter to libraries and bibliophiles of all ages." ―School Library Journal
About the Author
Kristin O'Donnell Tubbis the author of several middle grade novels, includingA Dog Like Daisy,Autumn Winifred Oliver Does Things Different,Selling Hope, andThe 13th Sign. She lives in Tennessee with her family. kristintubb.com.
Product details
Age Range:9 - 12 years
Grade Level:4 - 6
Series:The Story Collector (Book 1)
Hardcover:256 pages
Publisher:Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (August 28, 2018)
