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Apr 05, 2016 | 272 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About The Island of Dr. Libris

    Chris Grabenstein, author of the New York Times bestselling Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and coauthor of the I Funny series with James Patterson, celebrates the power of imagination with this action-packed adventure that shows that sometimes the real story starts after you close the book!
     
    What if your favorite characters came to life? Billy’s spending the summer in a lakeside cabin that belongs to the mysterious Dr. Libris. But something strange is going on. Besides the security cameras everywhere, there’s Dr. Libris’s private bookcase. Whenever Billy opens the books inside, he can hear sounds coming from the island in the middle of the lake. The clash of swords. The twang of arrows. Sometimes he can even feel the ground shaking. It’s almost as if the stories he’s reading are coming to life! But that’s impossible . . . isn’t it? Look for brand-new BONUS material in the paperback, including a GALLERY of literary characters, a discussion guide, a behind-the-scenes look at Chris’s process, and more!
     
    “A wonderful tale. . . . A complete original.” —James Patterson
     
    “Effortlessly readable and a whole lot of fun.” —Booklist
     
    “A science-based variation on the theme of fictional characters being brought to life. [A] satisfying read.” —Publishers Weekly

    About The Island of Dr. Libris

    New from the author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and coauthor of the I Funny series with James Patterson! Celebrate the power of imagination with this action-packed New York Times bestseller that shows that sometimes the real story starts after you close the book! 
     
    What if your favorite characters came to life? Billy’s spending the summer in a lakeside cabin that belongs to the mysterious Dr. Libris. But something strange is going on. Besides the security cameras everywhere, there’s Dr. Libris’s private bookcase. Whenever Billy opens the books inside, he can hear sounds coming from the island in the middle of the lake. The clash of swords. The twang of arrows. Sometimes he can even feel the ground shaking. It’s almost as if the stories he’s reading are coming to life! But that’s impossible . . . isn’t it?
     
    “A wonderful tale. . . . This book is like no other I’ve read. It’s a complete original.” —James Patterson

    “Kids will enjoy the cartoonish mayhem, especially given Grabenstein’s breezy narrative voice and jaunty wit….as in ‘Lemoncello’, there is a winning generosity and sweetness to the story’s telling.”–The New York Times

    “Chris Grabenstein gleefully plunders great works of literature for his cast of secondary characters . . . a madcap mash-up that 8-to-12 year olds will want to devour in big gulps.”—The Wall Street Journal

    “Effortlessly readable and a whole lot of fun.” — Booklist Reviews

    About The Island of Dr. Libris

    New from the author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and coauthor of the I Funny series with James Patterson! Celebrate the power of imagination with this action-packed New York Times bestseller that shows that sometimes the real story starts after you close the book! 
     
    What if your favorite characters came to life? Billy’s spending the summer in a lakeside cabin that belongs to the mysterious Dr. Libris. But something strange is going on. Besides the security cameras everywhere, there’s Dr. Libris’s private bookcase. Whenever Billy opens the books inside, he can hear sounds coming from the island in the middle of the lake. The clash of swords. The twang of arrows. Sometimes he can even feel the ground shaking. It’s almost as if the stories he’s reading are coming to life! But that’s impossible . . . isn’t it?
     
    “A wonderful tale. . . . This book is like no other I’ve read. It’s a complete original.” —James Patterson

    “Kids will enjoy the cartoonish mayhem, especially given Grabenstein’s breezy narrative voice and jaunty wit….as in ‘Lemoncello’, there is a winning generosity and sweetness to the story’s telling.”–The New York Times

    “Chris Grabenstein gleefully plunders great works of literature for his cast of secondary characters . . . a madcap mash-up that 8-to-12 year olds will want to devour in big gulps.”—The Wall Street Journal

    “Effortlessly readable and a whole lot of fun.” — Booklist Reviews


    From the Hardcover edition.

    About The Island of Dr. Libris

    New from the author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and coauthor of the I Funny series with James Patterson! Celebrate the power of imagination with this action-packed New York Times bestseller that shows that sometimes the real story starts after you close the book! 
     
    What if your favorite characters came to life? Billy’s spending the summer in a lakeside cabin that belongs to the mysterious Dr. Libris. But something strange is going on. Besides the security cameras everywhere, there’s Dr. Libris’s private bookcase. Whenever Billy opens the books inside, he can hear sounds coming from the island in the middle of the lake. The clash of swords. The twang of arrows. Sometimes he can even feel the ground shaking. It’s almost as if the stories he’s reading are coming to life! But that’s impossible . . . isn’t it?
     
    “A wonderful tale. . . . This book is like no other I’ve read. It’s a complete original.” —James Patterson

    “Kids will enjoy the cartoonish mayhem, especially given Grabenstein’s breezy narrative voice and jaunty wit….as in ‘Lemoncello’, there is a winning generosity and sweetness to the story’s telling.”–The New York Times

    “Chris Grabenstein gleefully plunders great works of literature for his cast of secondary characters . . . a madcap mash-up that 8-to-12 year olds will want to devour in big gulps.”—The Wall Street Journal

    “Effortlessly readable and a whole lot of fun.” — Booklist Reviews


    From the Hardcover edition.

    About The Island of Dr. Libris

    New from the author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and coauthor of the I Funny series with James Patterson! Celebrate the power of imagination with this action-packed New York Times bestseller that shows that sometimes the real story starts after you close the book! 
     
    What if your favorite characters came to life? Billy’s spending the summer in a lakeside cabin that belongs to the mysterious Dr. Libris. But something strange is going on. Besides the security cameras everywhere, there’s Dr. Libris’s private bookcase. Whenever Billy opens the books inside, he can hear sounds coming from the island in the middle of the lake. The clash of swords. The twang of arrows. Sometimes he can even feel the ground shaking. It’s almost as if the stories he’s reading are coming to life! But that’s impossible . . . isn’t it?
     
    “A wonderful tale. . . . This book is like no other I’ve read. It’s a complete original.” —James Patterson

    “Kids will enjoy the cartoonish mayhem, especially given Grabenstein’s breezy narrative voice and jaunty wit….as in ‘Lemoncello’, there is a winning generosity and sweetness to the story’s telling.”–The New York Times

    “Chris Grabenstein gleefully plunders great works of literature for his cast of secondary characters . . . a madcap mash-up that 8-to-12 year olds will want to devour in big gulps.”—The Wall Street Journal

    “Effortlessly readable and a whole lot of fun.” — Booklist Reviews


    From the Hardcover edition.

    About The Island of Dr. Libris

    New from the author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and coauthor of the I Funny series with James Patterson! Celebrate the power of imagination with this action-packed New York Times bestseller that shows that sometimes the real story starts after you close the book! 
     
    What if your favorite characters came to life? Billy’s spending the summer in a lakeside cabin that belongs to the mysterious Dr. Libris. But something strange is going on. Besides the security cameras everywhere, there’s Dr. Libris’s private bookcase. Whenever Billy opens the books inside, he can hear sounds coming from the island in the middle of the lake. The clash of swords. The twang of arrows. Sometimes he can even feel the ground shaking. It’s almost as if the stories he’s reading are coming to life! But that’s impossible . . . isn’t it?
     
    “A wonderful tale. . . . This book is like no other I’ve read. It’s a complete original.” —James Patterson

    “Kids will enjoy the cartoonish mayhem, especially given Grabenstein’s breezy narrative voice and jaunty wit….as in ‘Lemoncello’, there is a winning generosity and sweetness to the story’s telling.”–The New York Times

    “Chris Grabenstein gleefully plunders great works of literature for his cast of secondary characters . . . a madcap mash-up that 8-to-12 year olds will want to devour in big gulps.”—The Wall Street Journal

    “Effortlessly readable and a whole lot of fun.” — Booklist Reviews


    From the Hardcover edition.

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    About Chris Grabenstein

    When I talk to kids about my new book THE ISLAND OF DR. LIBRIS, I torture them with a tale of electronics deprivation.     “My main character, Billy Gillfoyle,” I say, “is spending the summer in a cabin on a lake. … More about Chris Grabenstein

    About Chris Grabenstein

    When I talk to kids about my new book THE ISLAND OF DR. LIBRIS, I torture them with a tale of electronics deprivation.     “My main character, Billy Gillfoyle,” I say, “is spending the summer in a cabin on a lake. … More about Chris Grabenstein

    About Chris Grabenstein

    When I talk to kids about my new book THE ISLAND OF DR. LIBRIS, I torture them with a tale of electronics deprivation.     “My main character, Billy Gillfoyle,” I say, “is spending the summer in a cabin on a lake. … More about Chris Grabenstein

    About Chris Grabenstein

    When I talk to kids about my new book THE ISLAND OF DR. LIBRIS, I torture them with a tale of electronics deprivation.     “My main character, Billy Gillfoyle,” I say, “is spending the summer in a cabin on a lake. … More about Chris Grabenstein

    About Chris Grabenstein

    When I talk to kids about my new book THE ISLAND OF DR. LIBRIS, I torture them with a tale of electronics deprivation.     “My main character, Billy Gillfoyle,” I say, “is spending the summer in a cabin on a lake. … More about Chris Grabenstein

    About Chris Grabenstein

    When I talk to kids about my new book THE ISLAND OF DR. LIBRIS, I torture them with a tale of electronics deprivation.     “My main character, Billy Gillfoyle,” I say, “is spending the summer in a cabin on a lake. … More about Chris Grabenstein

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery & Detective Books | Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Apr 05, 2016 | 272 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385388450

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery & Detective Books | Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Mar 24, 2015 | 256 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385388443

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery & Detective Books | Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Mar 24, 2015 | 256 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385388467

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery & Detective Books | Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Mar 24, 2015 | 256 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385388474

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery & Detective Books | Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Audiobooks | Children’s Picture Books

    CD | $35.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Mar 24, 2015 | 300 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780553552713

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery & Detective Books | Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Audiobooks | Children’s Picture Books

    Audiobook Download | $20.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Mar 24, 2015 | 310 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780553552720

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    Praise

    “A wonderful tale… This book is like no other I’ve read. It’s a complete original.” — James Patterson

    “In this entertaining literary romp, the author includes references to over 20 classic tales, from Aesop’s Fables to Holes. For curious readers, he’s listed the titles at the end, but familiarity with these stories is not required to appreciate this fast-paced fantasy. Readers will wish their summers were so eventful.” – Kirkus Reviews  

    “Readers will appreciate Billy’s cleverness in solving his ever-growing problems, as these literary characters make plenty of trouble outside the confines of their intended stories. Effortlessly readable and a whole lot of fun.” – Booklist Reviews  


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