The Lost Library

Bookseller recommendation

“A sweet, heartfelt mystery about the power of books to bring people together, about community, healing, and how truth about the past - even seemingly small truths - can matter for the future. Delightful, charming, and a great melding of the serious with the light. ”

— Jennifer • Tattered Corners New & Used Bookstore

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“This was really a nice story that was enjoyable for me even as an adult. Nice plot twist and just enough action to keep it interesting. ”

— Krystal • The Book Shoppe, Inc.

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“A story about how books connect people and change lives. A former librarian erects a little free library, a cat guards it, and Evan a 6th grade boy takes a book that explains mysteries in his small town!”

— Sarah • A Great Good Place for Books

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“A charming and gentle story of family, friends, and the importance of books! The authors description of the book club and the way the young boy covered his favorite books with a protective hand was beautiful. Libraries, books, cats, mice, ghosts and mystery! Plus, the cover is gorgeous! The voices of the 3 narrators were perfect! ”

— Melanie • The Well-Read Moose

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“Everything about this make it a perfect middle-grade read. A library-loving cat, a mystery to be solved, friendly ghosts, and friendships. ”

— Kristine • Buttonwood Books and Toys

Bookseller recommendation

“Two powerhouse children’s authors come together to create a heartfelt cozy story. There is a love that some children find in Libraries and the safety, or adventure they offer in books. Such a place is bound to have a lasting effect on the community it serves. This story is of one town that tragically loses their beloved library, and it takes decades for the town to recover from the loss. All that’s needed to make things right in the town is a cat named Mortimer, several mice, a few ghosts, a little free library, and a curious boy. To quote the book, 'Being a great reader has nothing to do with reading great sophisticated books, or reading great long books, or even reading a great many books. Being a great reader means feeling something about books.' This book makes you feel.”

— Heather • Gibson's Bookstore

Bookseller recommendation

“Such a sweet and charming book! This is a wholesome middle grade book about the importance of books and community, with a charming cat, mice, and not-so-spooky ghosts. I listened to this book on audio through Libro.fm - it would be an excellent book for families to listen to together!”

— Anna • The Well-Read Moose