The Library of Ever

I love to read about magical libraries, so this book caught my eye. It has an interesting premise and is a very fast paced book. It wasn't my favorite, but that had to do more with writing style, than plot. It is definitely written for the younger side of middle grade readers.

Lenora escapes her nanny in the library only to bring notice to herself by the Darkness and to discover the library within the library. She becomes an employee and discovers there is so much to discover. Through her travels and adventures, she becomes aware that she is being targeted by unknown people in bowler hats.

There are a few heavy-handed lessons thrown in here that while are important to learn, could have been given a little more subtly. I think even children would have no problem picking them out.

I still plan on reading the sequel, but this series isn't one that has become an instant classic for me.