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The Secret Library

Since Grandpa died, Dally’s days are dull and restricted. She’s eleven and a half years old, and her exacting single mother is already preparing her to take over the family business. Starved for adventure and release, Dally rescues a mysterious envelope from her mother’s clutches, an envelope Grandpa had earmarked for her. The map she finds inside leads straight to an ancient vault, a library of secrets where each book is a portal to a precise moment in time. As Dally “checks out” adventure after adventure — including an exhilarating outing with pirates — she begins to dive deep into her family’s hidden history. Soon she’s visiting every day to escape the demands of the present.

But the library has secrets of its own, intentions that would shape her life as surely as her mother’s meticulous plans. What will Dally choose? Equal parts mystery and adventure — with a biracial child puzzling out her identity alongside the legacy of the past — this masterful middle-grade fantasy by National Book Award Finalist Kekla Magoon rivets with crackling prose, playful plot twists, and timeless themes about family secrets and finding the courage to plot your own life story.

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"The more she learns about both sides of her family, the more intrigued she becomes. It becomes clear that her destiny is greater than simply assuming the place her mother is preparing her for. Multiple award-winner Magoon has crafted an engrossing story that skillfully combines a coming-of-age story with fantasy and historical fiction. Dally is an irresistible protagonist, full of curiosity and longing for the joy she experienced with her grandfather. The lively, well-written narrative contains many surprises, pulling readers into Dally’s life and the incredible choices she must make. A deeply satisfying, page-turning, genre-defying read." — Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

Recommended Age 10 - 13
Author Kekla Magoon
ISBN 153623088X
Publication Date May 7, 2024
Publisher Candlewick
Language English