Sword in the Stacks (Ninja Librarians #2)
by Jen Swann Downey (Author)
Second in this swashbuckling middle grade series following 12-year-old Dorrie Barnes' adventures as a sword-wielding ninja librarian (apprentice).
Dorrie and her brother have joined the Lybrariad, a secret society of heroic librarians--their mission: save people whose words get them into trouble. But now the Lybrariad itself is in danger from an ancient evil called the Stronghold.
After stumbling upon the secret society of time-traveling ninja librarians, Dorrie has finally joined Petrarch's Library as an apprentice! One day, she'll actually go on missions to rescue people whose words have gotten them into trouble. For now she's taking some interesting classes: First and Last Aid: When Nobody Else is ComingSpears, Axes, and Cats: Throwing Objects with Precision and FlairCodes, Invisible Inks, and Smoke Signals: Keeping Secrets 101But on a training mission to 1912 England, Dorrie finds herself dangerously close to a member of the Stronghold--the Library's biggest enemy. This is her opportunity! Dorrie can spy on the enemy, find the missing key...and become a real Lybrarian!
But if she makes a mistake, Dorrie could lead their enemy right to the very place she's trying to save...and everyone she cares about.
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Gr 4-6--After being temporarily barred from Petrarch's Library, Dorrie and her brother Marcus are thrilled to resume their training as apprentice lybrarians. As excited as they are to rejoin their friends, and to help writers under threat throughout the ages, danger is waiting. The evil Foundation threatens to reverse the Library's successful missions, putting countless lives, and history, in jeopardy. A multitude of places, 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's, is snappy, and the plot moves without pause, making this a fun, charming read. VERDICT Put this in the hands of adventure lovers who like a little substance with their time travel and swordplay.--Marian McLeod, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich, CT
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JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
History
Great Britain
Adventure and adventurers
Librarians
George V, 1910-1936
Space and time
Secret societies
Censorship
