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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2015 | Grades 5-8
Gr 4–7—Billy is not thrilled to be spending the summer in a cabin on a lake in the middle of nowhere. His mom and dad aren't together, and he's worried this change may be permanent. Their cabin is owned by Dr. Libris, who also owns the mysterious island in the lake. With a lack of technology, and bullies as neighbors, Billy resorts to searching for a key to open the bookcase in Dr. Libris' study. What he unlocks brings classic books to life—when he reads the books, he hears ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2015
Twelve-year-old Billy and his mom rent a summer cottage from the mysterious Dr. Libris, who is sneakily conducting experiments on Billy's i...Log In or Sign Up to Read More