When a mysterious Little Free Library guarded by a large orange cat appears overnight, eleven-year-old Evan plucks two weathered books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change.
Rebecca Stead Books
January 16, 1968
This author values books beyond star ratings, finding them insufficient to capture their thoughts. Despite this, they award five stars to every book reviewed, believing ratings bring happiness to both themselves and readers. The author welcomes discussions about any book they have read, inviting engagement.
In the 1980s, as her mother prepares to be a contestant on a television game show, Miranda tries to make sense of a series of mysterious notes received from an anonymous source that seems to defy the laws of time and space
Bridge has always been a bit of an oddball, but since she recovered from a serious accident, she's found fitting in with her friends increasingly hard. Bridge just thinks they look good. It's getting harder to keep their promise of no fights, especially when they start keeping secrets from each other.
Liar & Spy
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Set against a backdrop of espionage and adventure, this novel weaves together themes of friendship and strategy. The narrative follows young characters who navigate a world filled with secrets and challenges, highlighting the bonds formed through shared experiences. With a blend of excitement and emotional depth, the story captures the essence of teamwork and the thrill of games, making it a captivating read for fans of mystery and camaraderie.
Peter is thrilled to join his parents on an expedition to Greenland, where his father studies global warming. Peter will get to skip school, drive a dogsled, and finally share in his dad's adventures. But on the ice cap, Peter struggles to understand a series of visions that both frighten and entice him. Thea has never seen the sun. Her extraordinary people, suspected of witchcraft and nearly driven to extinction, have retreated to a secret world they've built deep inside the arctic ice. As Thea dreams of a path to Earth's surface, Peter's search for answers brings him ever closer to her hidden home. Rebecca Stead's fascinating debut novel is a dazzling tale of mystery, science and adventure at the top of the world.
