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.
‘Pure enchantment.’
*New York Times, on Bob*
‘A tribute to the power of storytelling.’
*Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Bob*
‘An unusual fantasy with simplicity, immediacy, and wit.’
*Booklist (starred review) on Bob*
‘A perfectly paced plot, supported by secondary characters to whom
readers will relate.’
*School Library Journal (starred review) on Bob*
‘A boy who visits a little free library gets more than he bargained
for when he becomes a sleuth caught up in the middle of his town’s
most enduring mystery.... A page-turner with striking characters
and a satisfying puzzle at its heart.’
*Kirkus*
‘Mass and Stead employ a rich cast of characters—including ghost
librarians, graduating fifth-graders, mice, and a cat—to dive into
the heart of Martinville…Full of heart, sly narration, and Stead’s
expected air of mystery, this is well suited for lovers of books
and libraries and novels featuring ensemble casts.'
*Booklist*
‘There are ghosts and magic and plenty of community spirit…An
engaging mystery.’
*CBCA VIC*
‘Such a cute, quick read...Who wouldn’t love a cat, a lost library
and a ghost? The writing is lovely and light...I’d highly recommend
this for any of the young readers in your life.’
*Cosy Dragon*
‘A beautiful imprint on my imagination…I would highly recommend
this book.’
*Sunshine House*
‘[The Lost Library] will delight its young readers as well as older
lovers of books and libraries…An uplifting story that will leave
readers feeling happy.’
*ReadPlus*
‘This is a book about books, and how they can change people’s
lives…A great class novel…About stories, and love, and
secrets.'
*GLAM Adelaide*
‘With its optimistic tone, quirky characters, and subtle life
lessons, The Lost Library casts a magical spell…Mystery-loving
bibliophiles of any age will find something timeless in this
heartwarming tale. It serves as a reminder that books have the
power to transport us to new worlds and change our own.’
*NZ Booklovers*
‘This intricately woven story unfolds seamlessly, keeping the
reader charmed by the quirky characters and involved in unravelling
the several mysteries…This story is rich in themes—the power of
reading, of fame, being kind to animals, and being yourself and
navigating change, all of which sit lightly on the plot, adding
depth and flavour to the mix…Even people who don’t normally
frequent libraries will enjoy this charming and engrossing
story.’
*StoryLinks*
‘Absolutely had me at the title…Classic middle-grade…Is there one
single thing about this book that we don’t love? You’re in
unbelievably safe hands…It’s a winner.’
*Your Kids’ Next Read*
‘The Lost Library was probably one of the best books I’ve ever
read…It was amazing and I didn’t want it to end.’
*Audrey, Year 5, Shelftalkers*
‘Whenever I read a page, it made me super excited to read the
next…I loved it a lot and I will give it a 5 star rating.’
*Ayden, Year 5, Shelftalkers*
‘Absolutely charming, with just enough mystery to keep young minds
guessing.’
*NZ Listener, 50 Top Children’s Books*
‘An absolute treasure…This is a magical mystery about the power of
stories.’
*Readings, Best Junior and Middle Grade Books of 2023*
‘Perfect for lovers of books and cosy mysteries! A timeless
mystery.’
*West Australian*
‘This is a delightful read about the importance of books, libraries
and how they can heal and bring people together, sometimes in the
most unexpected ways.’
*Deborah Abela, CBCA Reading Time*
‘Stead and Mass have penned a real page-turner in this novel…A
wonderful story about finding your “people” and taking the path you
want in life…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*
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