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The Librarian (Book One: Little Boy Lost) Kindle Edition

by Eric Hobbs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 504 ratings
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Neverland? Wonderland? Oz? They’re all a reality in Astoria’s library!

After a cross-country move, twelve-year-old Wesley finds himself at the bottom of his school’s popularity ladder. Even worse, bullies seems to wait around every corner just for him.

That’s why Wes lives with his nose in a book. Every read is an opportunity to escape.

But what if we could disappear into a world of books for real?

Young Wesley is about to discover this dream isn’t that crazy. The magic hiding within his local library is waiting to whisk him into a world of fantasy…

No more gym class losses.

No more lunchroom drama.

No more worries about fitting in.

And while the exploration of his favorite storybook lands is everything Wesley could have hoped for, he’ll also learn the opportunity for adventure comes with a price. Dark forces are fighting to exploit the library’s magic. If he’s to help the Librarian protect it, Wesley will have to face the fears he’s been dodging in the real world and one of the biggest bullies of all time!

An action-packed book for kids 9-12 … and their families!

You’ll love this new series because it gives children a chance to experience the classics in a brand new way: through the eyes of kids just like them! Pick up the first three books in this epic fantasy-adventure and begin your journey today!

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    September 22, 2011
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005R55ERM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (September 22, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1181 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 171 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 504 ratings

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Eric Hobbs is the author of the graphic novels Awakenings, The Broadcast, and The Librarian. He lives in Kokomo, Indiana.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Claire Santos - Coffeeholic Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars a very interesting & exciting adventure book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2016
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Have you ever heard about Locke, one of the Lost Boys in Neverland? Actually, this boy literally got lost in the real world and he had only eighty-eight minutes left to go back to Neverland through the library's portal. Luckily, Wesley and his best friend Taylor saw him in the halls of the library and decided to help him on his journey, but not without consequences. Because the only way to do this was to find the Peter Pan dagger that seemed to have been stolen by a bully named Randy. And this bully happened to be the son of the Douglas Stanford, the man behind the force that wanted to demolish the Library once and for all. Hmm.. sounds complicated?

But wait, there's more? Have you also heard about the Maiden Girl who worked all day and all night, and was maltreated by an old woman in Oz? Well, she was supposed to get married to a certain Woodsman but unfortunately, the man was cursed by a powerful witch, and lost his limbs and been replaced by tins. Sounds familiar now?

The Librarian is a very interesting & exciting book. I loved it from beginning till the end. My heart went out to Wesley, the bullied boy who didn't know how to defend himself from someone sinister like Randy. I loved his bestfriend, though. Taylor was one of the few characters who had a good head on her shoulders and had saved Wesley a million times. This book is very colorful and magical, it reminds me of Inkheart (Cornelia Funke) and the characters that came to life. This first book was full of action and adventures, a highly recommended read for kids and kids-at-heart! Can't wait to read what happens next to The Librarian!
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DeeLadyEngineer
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book but parents should checkout author email & club
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2012
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WARNING: I am a 53 year old married female and I really liked this book but before we get into the story rating parents should check out data at the end of the book. I know nothing about the author and did no research on the author and what he is doing with a book club for kids in K-8 may be a fantastic thing. However, when it involves children I think it's best to be aware. It is a sad thing that there are so many people in the world that can't be trusted and will do anything to get access to children that even honest, caring people have to be checked out but that is the world we live in. With that in mind, be aware that at the end of the book the author writes about a " The Librarian Book Club" he has just launched, which included prizes. To join there is an email address included.

REVIEW: Even at 53, I enjoyed reading this book. This is one of the books in a series called "The Librarian". However, even at that the story can be enjoyed and you don't feel like you are hanging on a cliff at the end and have to read the next book. The author seems to know exactly how to end the first book so as not to make you mad that now you need to buy another book. He makes it just interesting enough though that you just might want to buy the next book. There's a little about bullying and although that's the way bullies were handled when I was growing up, you might not want to condone your child dealing with his bully in the same way or then again maybe you would. It's a nice story and nights that I was too busy to read it I was a little dissapointed. I think both adults and children alike will enjoy this book. It mentioned other books in it including some classics and made me really want to read them so hopefully your children will be encoraged to read more.
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April Sweetpea
5.0 out of 5 stars The end sounds like a great beginning...
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2011
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I read the reviews already posted,yet they did not prepare me for this gem of a book.I got it for free,however it is more than worth paying for.The concept was one I've had many a daydreams about,not just in my youth but as an adult avid reader.So imagine my delight and surprise at finding an author who put it all together and went beyond...The main characters are so totally believeable,easy to relate to and have just begun the adventures of their lives.And the best part is,I got to go along.Which is perhaps alot safer than finding a good book to live in.It never occured to me that the roles of little known or mentioned characters could have such an effect on and in the story itself.And,the end sounded more like just the beginning! Eric Hobbs,has begun a new series that could (and I hope),go on forever!Not wanting to give too much away,let's just say the end of book #1,had quite the effect on me...Wow!,and not now!,were the first and last words I said upon finishing it.All I can say is hopefully book #2 is to be available Real soon.Well,that and if you are still reading my review,you are wasting time that could be better spent reading"The Librarian".And,P.S,for me, was way more thrilling than"The Never Ending Story",which was till now an all time favorite of mine,cause(FYI) the book ends way different than the movie.This book would make an awesome(er) movie!Just putting that out there incase Mr.Hobbs hasn't thought of it yet.Can't wait to see what happens next!And with any luck Randy will get what's coming to him,nobody likes a bully! I don't usually write reviews but this story really moved me,so it's important to get the word out about this gem.Hope this review was of some help to you all.Don't pass this one by,would be my best advice.Esther
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s72
5.0 out of 5 stars This book was a great read . there was so much action .sometimes I felt like I was in the book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2019
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Brilliant,wonderful amazing, Incredible, marvellous
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Bravo great epic .l read it at night sometimes .!!!!#loved it . can't wait to read the next book.
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marlene
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2015
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A good read.
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Tita
3.0 out of 5 stars Idee: gut; Schreibstil: mäßig
Reviewed in Germany on June 17, 2013
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Inhalt: Bei einem Schulausflug in die örtliche Bibliothek finden Außenseite Wesley und seine Freundin Taylor einige Geheimnisse heraus. Denn in der Bibliothek kann man in die Welt von bekannten Geschichten eintauchen, nicht nur indem man Bücher liest, sondern auch ganz real. Aber natürlich lauern sowohl in unserer Welt, als auch in den anderen Welten jede Menge Gefahren.

Bewertung: Die Idee fand ich klasse: Kinder die in die Welt iher Lieblingsbücher eintauchen - das hat sich interessant angehört und das war es auch. Allerdings konnte mich der Schreibstil einfach nicht fesseln. Die ganze Geschichte war eher zäh zu lesen, obwohl sie nicht sonderlich lang ist.
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Anna Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2013
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I think this book was great. It was magical, interesting and it always leaves you on a cliffhanger so it always wants to make me want to read more. I can't think of anything you need to improve. I really enjoyed that and I can't wait to read the second book

Thank you very much
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Meera
3.0 out of 5 stars Needs more characterisation
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2017
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A good start to a book. Would have loved more development of the characters and understanding of the world. With a big cliffhanger at the end i know i will read more to see what happens but wish there was more to start with.
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