An exciting mystery adventure for kids, featuring ghosts, a talking cat and a beautiful friendship, from the Newbery Award Winner
‘A page-turner with striking characters and a satisfying puzzle at its heart.’ Kirkus
‘There are ghosts and magic and plenty of community spirit…An engaging mystery.’ CBCA
‘The power of libraries to transform and give a sense of belonging to anyone who embraces them is a key message in this book, and a very timely one.’ Magpies
Rebecca Stead, Winner, Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, United Kingdom, 2013
Rebecca Stead, Winner, Newbery Medal, United States, 2010
The New York Times bestselling authors of Bob, Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, tell the story of a little free library guarded by a cat and a boy who takes on the mystery it keeps.
When a mysterious little free library (guarded by a large orange cat) appears overnight in the small town of Martinville, eleven-year-old Evan plucks two weathered books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change.
Evan and his best friend Rafe quickly discover a link between one of the old books and a long-ago event that none of the grown-ups want to talk about. The two boys start asking questions whose answers will transform not only their own futures, but the town itself.
Told in turn by a ghost librarian named Al, an ageing (but beautiful) cat named Mortimer, and Evan himself, The Lost Library is a timeless story from award-winning authors Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass. It’s about owning your truth, choosing the life you want, and the power of a good book (and, of course, the librarian who gave it to you).
Rebecca Stead is the New York Times bestselling author of When You Reach Me, Liar & Spy, First Light, Goodbye Stranger, Bob, and, most recently, The List of Things that Will Not Change. Rebecca lives in New York City, where she is always on the lookout for her next story idea.
Wendy Mass is the New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers series, Bob, and many other novels for young readers, including the Schneider Family Book Award-winner A Mango-Shaped Space, Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life (which was made into a feature film), Every Soul a Star, Pi in the Sky, the Twice Upon a Time series, and the Willow Falls series that began with 11 Birthdays. She and her family live in New Jersey.
‘Perfect for lovers of books and cosy mysteries! A timeless mystery.’ West Australian
‘The Lost Library casts a magical spell…Mystery-loving bibliophiles of any age will find something timeless in this heartwarming tale.’ NZ Booklovers
‘You’re in unbelievably safe hands…It’s a winner.’ Your Kids’ Next Read
