The Ninja Librarians: Sword in the Stacks

by Jen Swann Downey Narrated by Laural Merlington

Overview

As the newest apprentices to Petrarch's Library, Dorrie and her brother are determined to help search for the missing key that could destroy their beloved Library. On a training mission to England 1912, Dorrie sees her chance to help. All she needs to do is get close to a lord with a connection to the Lybrarians' enemy - the Stronghold. If Dorrie can earn the lord's trust, she might be able to get the Lybrariad just what they've been searching for. But if she arouses his suspicion, she could lead the Strongholders right to Petrarch's Library... and everyone she cares about.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Dorrie's quest to join the heroic lybrarians in protecting intellectual freedom in all times and climes takes her literally and figuratively from Passaic, New Jersey, into deadly waters in this madcap sequel to The Accidental Keyhand… Never a dull moment in this lybrary school." — Kirkus Reviews

" A multitude of where-ins, historical figures, and surprises are woven seamlessly, so that each part comes together in a satisfying, action-filled conclusion. Dorrie trusts her instincts and intellect, which get her into and out of trouble, and make her a character worth rooting for. The incorporation of historical information feels organic to the narrative, so readers will absorb facts without being pulled out of the story. The dialogue, especially Marcus’, is snappy and the plot moves without pause, making this a fun, charming read.  Put this in the hands of adventure-lovers who like a little substance with their time travel and swordplay." — School Library Journal

Kirkus Reviews

2016-05-04
Dorrie's quest to join the heroic lybrarians in protecting intellectual freedom in all times and climes takes her literally and figuratively from Passaic, New Jersey, into deadly waters in this madcap sequel to The Accidental Keyhand (2014).Again largely pooh-poohing the idea of downtime in concocting plots, Downey pitches her 12-year-old white protagonist into a nonstop series of mad scrambles. These range from joining fellow slovenly apprentices (a joyfully diverse crew) in a frantic pre-inspection dorm cleanup to defending the entire course of human history from extensive revision at the hands of a malign organization from the future. Meantime, summer-term assignments take her and her West African bestie Ebba from Athens—where her 14-year-old brother, Marcus, with an assignment of his own, debates Aristotle in a lawsuit—to pre-World War I London for a revolting but perspective-broadening gig with an anti-women's suffrage organization. Not to mention a surreptitious side trip to ancient Timbuktu for encounters with camels, heaps of bones, and, in a hidden cave, clues to the nefarious schemes of the mysterious Foundation. By summer term's end, Dorrie has learned how to get past profound fear after nearly drowning, picked up some pointers in swordplay from Cyrano de Bergerac, and, oh yes, dealt the schemes of the Foundation a severe setback. On to fall term!Never a dull moment in this lybrary school. (Fantasy. 10-13)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940175546256
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	06/01/2016
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

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