FICTION

Never Let a Ghost Borrow Your Library Book: Book Care Guidelines from the Library Secret Service

by Karen CASALE
illus. by Cecilia Rebora. 32p. UpstartBooks. 2012. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-1-60213-061-6.
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K-Gr 3—Although the stereotypical representation of a stern librarian is a bit offensive, the information is delivered in a clever way. Two Library Secret Service agents complete with earpieces and dark glasses explain the V.O.G. (very official guidelines) for taking the best care of books. A ghost reminds children that books can disappear and to never lend your library book to one, much less to an alien. The pop quiz gives quick reinforcement in a way that will appeal to children. Large illustrations with V.O.G. numbers 1–16 and running commentary from the agents fill the pages, and there is a nice balance between art and text. With its humorous twist, this is a good choice to help explain the rules to young library users.—Janene Corbin, Rosebank Elementary School, Nashville, TN
Reviewed by Janene Corbin , Mar 01, 2013

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