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Junia, The Book Mule of Troublesome Creek

Junia is a mule. But she's not just any mule. She's a mule with an important job. Every morning she carries her Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and surrounding woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek. Book Woman is a Pack Horse librarian. She and Junia deliver free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods.

It's not easy work. Every month they ride hundreds of miles to make their deliveries. They've traveled through sunshine, rain, and snow, up twisting, turning paths where no car or wagon could ever go. But Junia can — steady, sure-footed, bighearted Junia. The library patrons are counting on Book Woman's visits, and Book Woman is counting on Junia. And Junia won't ever let her friend down.

Junia, the beloved, spunky mule from the bestselling The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series for adults, comes to vivid life for young readers in this picture book tribute to Kentucky's Great Depression Pack Horse Library Project.

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"This is a warm, heartfelt, and humorous tale; readers who regularly visit school and public libraries will marvel that such librarians once existed (an author’s note offers background on the real-life Kentucky Pack Horse librarians). The colorful illustrations capture the cozy spirit and feel of the rural setting and residents. Junia’s a delight; kids would love to meet her on their next library trip.... It’s heartening to learn that books and libraries — no matter their form — have always prevailed." — Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

Recommended Age 4 - 8
Author Kim Michele Richardson
Illustrator David C. Gardner
ISBN 1534113037
Publication Date Mar 15, 2024
Publisher Sleeping Bear Press
Language English