{"product_id":"the-library-of-unruly-treasures-9780525579076","title":"The Library of Unruly Treasures","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER - In this funny, winning, and unexpected adventure from the 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 Yearling Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.50h x 5.10w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780525579076\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e556581 \/ Library of Unruly Treasures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jeanne Birdsall \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48752337748125,"sku":"9780525579076","price":10.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_6dea9cd0-0f26-45f2-ba2c-6174c6c1732d.jpg?v=1785921873","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-library-of-unruly-treasures-9780525579076","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}