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The Story Seeker - (Story Collector) by Kristin O'Donnell Tubb (Hardcover)

The Story Seeker - (Story Collector) by  Kristin O'Donnell Tubb (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"[Eleven]-year-old Viviani Fedeler, proud resident of the New York Public Library, has her sights set on becoming a star reporter. She's thrilled when Miss Hutch announces a story contest where the winner gets their essay printed in the New York Times! But then Viviani gets her first-ever case of writer's block. As she struggles to find inspiration, the library is hit with a strange mystery involving overdue books, secret messages, and perhaps a spy lurking among the shelves... Will Viviani be able to crack the cod e and find the perfect story worthy of a byline?"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Inspired by the true story of a girl who lived in the library, Kristen O'Donnell Tubb's <i>The Story Seeker</i> continues The Story Collector series with a heartwarming middle grade mystery that captures the illustrious New York Public Library during the roaring 20's.</b> <p/>Twelve-year-old Viviani Fedeler, proud resident of the New York Public Library, has her sights set on becoming a star reporter. She's thrilled when Miss Hutch announces a story contest where the winner gets their essay printed in the<i> New York Times</i>! <p/>But then Viviani gets her first-ever case of writer's block. As she struggles to find inspiration, the library is hit with a strange mystery involving overdue books, secret messages, and perhaps a spy lurking among the shelves . . . Will Viviani be able to crack the code <i>and </i>find the perfect story worthy of a byline?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Patterns, codes, mysteries, and storytelling are an appealing middle-grade draw. -<i>Kirkus</i> <p/>[A] light and engaging glimpse into Viviani's unusual childhood. -<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>Praise for <i>The Story Collector: <br></i><br>A bright, whimsical story with an engaging heroine and the most perfect of all settings -- the New York Public Library! -<b><i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley<br></b><br>O'Donnell Tubb's masterfully constructed prose perfectly balances youthfulness and sophistication. Her whimsical word play had me hooked by paragraph one!...A compulsive read for any age. -<b><i>Historical Novels Society</i></b> <p/>The perils of preteen friendship, ghost-hunting, and solving a theft make for pleasant reading. -<i><b>Kirkus Reviews</b> <br></i><br>A love letter to libraries and bibliophiles of all ages. -<i><b>School Library Journal</b></i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Kristin O'Donnell Tubb is the author of <i>Autumn Winifred Oliver Does Things Different</i>, <i>Selling Hope</i>, and <i>The 13th Sign</i>. She lives in Tennessee with her family. <p/>Iacopo Bruno is a graphic artist and illustrator who lives in Italy. He illustrated James Preller's <i>Home Sweet Horror</i>; <i>I Scream, You Scream!</i>; <i>Good Night, Zombie</i>; and <i>Nightmareland</i>.</p>

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