The Awesomely Adventurous Librarians
It is a fact of life that readers love libraries, and so, they are bound to adore this sweet story set in the world of one such library. Rida and her grandfather are instantly recognisable as the friendly, local librarians many of us know and love, with their daily micro-missions of pairing somebody with the perfect book.
The setting of the library will hit home for readers who recognise all the features of their own loved library: the round desk of the librarian, shelves stacked high to the ceilings with every colour of book imaginable, and the huge variety of people looking for books. In fact, examining the different visitors and comparing them to members of their own community that frequent the library would be a fun activity for any child.
The reader’s attention will however soon turn away from the everyday, when the library melds into the fantastical world of books, activating the imagination. The beautiful, warm illustrations and evocative words will pull children right into this adventure, so they feel like they too are squelching through mud or dangling off a volcano. This book is the perfect level of adventure, excitement and tension, without ever feeling too scary or dark.
The Awesomely Adventurous Librarians is a great addition to any bookshelf. We are sure to see this become a popular book for borrowing at libraries all over the country. It will be enjoyed by children, parents, and – most certainly – by librarians!
