{"product_id":"the-library-of-unruly-treasures-9780525579045","title":"The Library of Unruly Treasures by Birdsall, Jeanne","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this funny, winning, and unexpected adventure from the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of the Penderwicks series, a girl finds herself an unlikely hero when she stumbles upon a big secret about little creatures. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A tender story whose tone evokes the warmth of a much-needed hug.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGwen MacKinnon's parents are dreadful. Truly, deeply, almost impressively dreadful. So Gwen's not upset at all when she's foisted onto her never-before-seen Uncle Matthew for two weeks. Especially when it turns out he has a very opinionated dog named Pumpkin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThings take a turn for the weird when Gwen makes a discovery in the local library. A discovery that involves tiny creatures with wings. And no, they're not birds. They're called Lahdukan. But why can only Gwen and the youngest children, gathered for storytime, see them? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Lahdukan insist that Gwen is destined to help them find a new home. But how can a girl as unwanted, uncourageous, and generally unheroic as Gwen possibly come to the rescue? Pumpkin has a few ideas...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeanne Birdsall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.70w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780525579045\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2025 pg. 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2025 pg. 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeanne Birdsall grew up in the suburbs west of Philadelphia, where she spent most of her time reading and daydreaming. She decided to be a writer when she was ten years old, though she didn't circle back to that idea until she was all grown up and then some. Her first book was \u003ci\u003eThe Penderwicks\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the National Book Award and was a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller. Four other Penderwicks novels, all of which received glowing accolades and were \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers, followed to round out the series. She is also the author of several picture books and a chapter book. Jeanne's days involve plenty of time writing, gardening, and chasing around her two mischevious dogs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMatt Phelan is an award-winning, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\/illustrator of picture books, middle grade novels, and graphic novels for young readers. He has received the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction (\u003ci\u003eThe Storm in the Barn\u003c\/i\u003e), the Carolyn Field Award (\u003ci\u003eAround the World\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSnow White\u003c\/i\u003e), the Jefferson Cup (\u003ci\u003eBluffton\u003c\/i\u003e), and has been nominated for five Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. In addition to his own books, Matt has illustrated many books by renowned authors, including \u003ci\u003eFlora's Very Windy Day\u003c\/i\u003e by Jeanne Birdsall and\u003ci\u003e The Higher Power of Lucky \u003c\/i\u003e(winner of a Newbery Medal) by Susan Patron.","brand":"Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45649833132185,"sku":"9780525579045","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_542efdce-dc78-4e1d-863e-3d1c518110e3.jpg?v=1755378675","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/the-library-of-unruly-treasures-9780525579045","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}