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Jodie Broom

This series follows a young protagonist in a dystopian future where books are banned and society lives immersed in virtual reality. A book-loving twelve-year-old discovers a unique way to travel through time using her library access. Alongside her friends, she experiences historical events firsthand, meets legendary figures, and endeavors to rescue lost literary treasures. It's a captivating adventure about courage, friendship, and the enduring power of stories.

Jodie Broom .The Book of the Rose
Jodie and the library card

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  1. 1

    Jodie Broom, a 12-year-old girl (almost 13!), is like most girls her age. She loves her friends, music, and is always up for a good adventure. What she treasures above all else are books and she is consumed by them, reading and collecting whatever she can to satisfy her voracious appetite for stories, facts, and history. But Jodie lives in the year 2075, and more than fifty years have passed since the banning of books and paper; it's a time when no one can own a printed book, or even print photographs. In this E-world, experiences are largely simulated, from the reconstituted food to the zoo that only shows films of all the extinct species. With her student library card, which gives her the ability to time travel, Jodie discovers that she and her friends can experience historical events and meet legendary characters, and can also find and bring home her precious books to keep safe in her secret hiding place.

    Jodie and the library card
  2. 2

    Jodie's journey with her time-travelling library card leads her to thrilling adventures and deep friendships, but also heartache. In her quest to reclaim long-outlawed printed books, she seeks to overcome feelings of helplessness. Her growing secret collection, housed at her friend Otso's home, reflects her determination and love for the written word amidst the challenges she faces.

    Jodie Broom .The Book of the Rose