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This is a delightful novel with lots of laughs and adventure. The story describes an exciting time in America at the turn of the century in ways that readers can enjoy!
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Here Lies the Librarian
Here Lies the Librarian
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Peewee idolizes Jake, a big brother whose dreams of auto mechanic glory are fueled by the hard road coming to link their Indiana town and futures with the twentieth century. And motoring down the road comes Irene Ridpath, a young librarian with plans to astonish them all and turn Peewee's life upside down. This novel, with its quirky characters,... more »
Author:
Peewee idolizes Jake, a big brother whose dreams of auto mechanic glory are fueled by the hard road coming to link their Indiana town and futures with the twentieth century. And motoring down the road comes Irene Ridpath, a young librarian with plans to astonish them all and turn Peewee's life upside down. This novel, with its quirky characters,... more »
ISBN-13: 9780803730809
ISBN-10: 0803730802
Publication Date: 4/20/2006
Pages: 160
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating: 3
ISBN-10: 0803730802
Publication Date: 4/20/2006
Pages: 160
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating: 3
4.8 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Dial
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
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Intended for YA, but I liked it, too. Set around 1914 with interesting girls as characters. Rich college girls (who drive!) come to a small Indiana town to interview for the job as librarian. One of the visitors takes an interest in the central character, Peewee. Turns town-girl Peewee from a grease-monkey mechanic to a girly-girl who can fix a car while wearing a lavender tea dress. Well, formerly lavender. The visitor also arranges a few events that change the lives of several people.
Charming story. This would be an excellent choice for a young lady who is interested in cars and racing cars. Nice epilog set 60+ years in the future (1978) so we learn what happened to the characters.
Charming story. This would be an excellent choice for a young lady who is interested in cars and racing cars. Nice epilog set 60+ years in the future (1978) so we learn what happened to the characters.
I love Richard Peck. Every one of his books that I read seems funnier and more brilliant than the last, and Here lies the Librarian was no exception. His books make me laugh out loud, and as a huge bonus both of my parents (in their 60's) enjoyed it as well. I highly recommend this book and author!
Richard Peck is wonderful! I love his books and have read every one!
Genres:
- Children's Books >> Ages 9-12 >> General
- Children's Books >> History >> Historical Fiction >> United States >> 1900s
- Children's Books >> Humor
- Sports & Outdoors >> Miscellaneous >> Motor Sports
- Nonfiction >> Automotive >> Racing
