As an apprentice on a training mission to 1912 England, Dorrie takes a chance that could lead the Strongholders to the Lybrarians' fortress, Petrarch's library.
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Jen Swann Downey crafts compelling narratives that often draw from her own quirky life experiences and humorous observations. Her work, including a popular middle-grade series, is characterized by a unique voice and a warm perspective on the world. She shares her joys and minor failures with readers, from fumbling with gardening to savoring coconut pie with unbridled pleasure. Her writing reflects a deep-seated fear of losing the opportunity to read and discover, which fuels her creative drive.


The Ninja Librarians
The Accidental Keyhand
Dorrie and her brother Marcus accidently open a portal to Petrarch's Library, where they discover a secret society of warrior librarians who travel in time, protecting the world's greatest thinkers from torture and death for sharing knowledge and ideas