The Night Librarian Paperback – 30 July 2024

The cover art grabbed my attention but the book blurb drew me in. It’s billed as Night at the Museum meets The Land of Stories. Yes, it’s written for children, but I enjoyed it immensely. It has a very clever plot that weaves into many subplots, introducing a slew of famous characters from other books, such as Alice in Wonderland and Tinkerbell. By the way, Alice isn’t as sweet and naïve as she appeared in her own novel.The illustrations are fun and creative. The color choice adds to the atmosphere.The setting is the New York Public Library where twins Page and Turner frequent. During this trip, the kids lose their father’s expensive first-edition Dracula novel that they weren’t supposed to take anywhere.While they search for the book, the twins learn about the job of the Night Librarian, select after-hours employees who are responsible for controlling the books that are bursting with magic, so villains won’t escape and cause trouble. Soon, things get out of control, and the Night Librarian needs help. The fate of the library is in the hands of Page, Turner, and some storybook characters.I recommend this Graphic Novel for any fan of Night at the Museum or anyone seeking a fun adventure.

My granddaughter is 9 years old and loves to read. She loved this story and is one of her favorites now. I love the fact she will not just read a book once, but over and over. She tells me since she received it (last week of October) she has read it 4 times. If you can find a present for a nine year old she loves it is worth the price and makes her Mimi happy.

This graphic novel is fabulous! SO creative, illustrations are absolutely wonderful, and the font that is used is perfect for this adventure! I'm a Youth Services Librarian and I will be recommending this graphic novel to everyone.

My kids absolutely love this graphic novel. They loved the story and the illustrations.