Library Girl by Polly Horvath Hardcover Book

Description: Library Girl by Polly Horvath Eleven-year-old Essie, who was abandoned as a baby and lovingly raised by four librarians, meets a mysterious boy whom she believes is her twin brother, but as she gets to know him better, she discovers nothing is as simple as it seems. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description After living in the public library for the last eleven years, Essie must learn to adapt to a world thats not as perfect as the stories shes grown up with in this heartfelt middle grade novel from Newbery Honor author Polly Horvath.After living in the public library for the last eleven years, Essie must learn to adapt to a world thats not as perfect as the stories shes grown up with in this heartfelt middle grade novel from Newbery Honor author Polly Horvath.Essie has grown up in the public library, raised in secret by the four librarians who found her abandoned as a baby in the childrens department. With four mothers and miles of books to read, Essie has always been very happy living there.But now that she is eleven, Essie longs for a little more freedom . . . and maybe a friend her own age. She seems to get her wish when her moms let her go by herself to the mall. On her second trip there, she meets G.E., a mysterious boy who looks so much like her she cant help but think they may be twins. Maybe he was raised by four dads in the appliance section of the department store. Maybe his story is intertwined with hers, and their happy ending is as one big family. But as she gets to know G.E. better, she learns that nothing is as simple as it seems in her stories-not even her own past.With her signature warmth and offbeat humor, Newbery Honor author Polly Horvath invites book lovers to sit back in their own library nooks and check out a whimsical adventure perfect for readers trying to find their place in the world. Author Biography Polly Horvath has written many books for children, including Everything on a Waffle, a Newbery Honor Book, The Canning Season, a National Book Award winner, The Trolls, a National Book Award finalist, and Pine Island Home and Pine Island Visitors. She lives in British Columbia with her family. Visit her at Review "This whimsical story is rich with quirky, lovable characters, the warmth of found family and an unexpected twist."—The Washington Post "A love letter to books and the dreamers who read them. Hand this charming story to precocious readers and fans of Matilda."—School Library Journal "Horvath takes as much care with the characterizations of the four librarians as she does with Essies, and as always her storytelling abilities are top-notch."—The Horn Book "[A] quirky tale."—Publishers Weekly "A lovely daydream for readers."—Kirkus Reviews "Give this one to a quiet kid who loves the throwbacks but wants one with a very slightly more modern perspective."—The Bulletin "Fast paced, richly imaginative, and written with abundant humor. An engaging choice for reading aloud."—Booklist Details ISBN082345567X Author Polly Horvath Pages 256 Audience Age 9-12 Publisher Holiday House Inc Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780823455676 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-09-10 Imprint Holiday House Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Children / Juvenile US Release Date 2024-09-10 DEWEY FIC ISBN-10 082345567X UK Release Date 2024-09-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161468092;

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