The Library Card

by Jerry Spinelli

First published 1997

A strange blue library card appears, changing the lives of four kids who seem to have nothing in common. Mongoose, Brenda, Sonseray, and April each discover the card's power to transport them through time and space, opening up new worlds and unexpected possibilities. As they navigate these strange journeys, they must confront their fears, dreams, and deepest selves. In the end, the card's magic reveals the amazing things that can happen when you step outside your comfort zone.

Genres: adventure, fantasy, magical-realism

Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family

Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century

147 pages · Library Binding

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