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The Story Seeker: A New York Public Library Book

Kristin O'Donnell Tubb

Inspired by the true story of a girl who lived in the library, Kristin O'Donnell Tubb's The Story Seeker is the second book in the middle-grade Story Collector series, in partnership with the New York Public Library, about a mystery being solved inside the famous institution.

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 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 code and find the perfect story worthy of a byline?

Book Details

  • Publisher: Square Fish
  • Publish Date: Jan 26th, 2021
  • Pages: 272
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.50in - 5.10in - 0.90in - 0.44lb
  • EAN: 9781250763020
  • Recommended age: 09-12
  • Categories: Books & LibrariesMysteries & Detective StoriesHistorical - United States - 20th Century

About the Author

Tubb, Kristin O'Donnell: - Kristin O'Donnell Tubb is the author of Autumn Winifred Oliver Does Things Different, Selling Hope, and The 13th Sign. She lives in Tennessee with her family.
Bruno, Iacopo: - IACOPO BRUNO is a graphic artist and illustrator who lives in Italy. He illustrated James Preller's Home Sweet Horror, I Scream, You Scream!, Good Night, Zombie, and Nightmareland.

Praise for this book

"Patterns, codes, mysteries, and storytelling are an appealing middle-grade draw." --Kirkus Reviews

"[A] light and engaging glimpse into Viviani's unusual childhood." --School Library Journal

Praise for The Story Collector:

"A bright, whimsical story with an engaging heroine and the most perfect of all settings -- the New York Public Library!" --New York Times-bestselling author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

"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." --Historical Novels Society

"The perils of preteen friendship, ghost-hunting, and solving a theft make for pleasant reading." --Kirkus Reviews

"A love letter to libraries and bibliophiles of all ages." --School Library Journal