Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian by Jacob Sager Weinstein, Vera Brosgol
Published by Clarion Books on September 4th 2018
ISBN: 0544801229
Pages: 40
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Recommending this title to the Cream of the Crop committee for consideration. This is a picture book graphic novel that will inspire future super heroes in grades 1-3 to read and save the world with the power of books. Dr. Glockenspiel has escaped and demands “one billion trillion dollars” from the world or he will release an army of giant moths to destroy the world’s books. Only Lyric McKerrigan, secret librarian has the special disguises and the perfect book to match each situation. She is able to break into the evil doctor’s fortress, evade the henchman, save the other super heroes and pull the giant moths into a story time; allowing her to thwart Dr. Glockenspiel’s evil plan. Brosgol’s comic illustrative style captures the darkness with purple tones, the superhero powers in bright yellows and oranges while introducing young readers to the comic book layout. Some pages are in frames of action and others are full page illustrations that show intense energy with singular setting identifiers that will keep readers from being overwhelming with background items. Older readers will enjoy the humor of the different book titles that Lyric Mckerrigan distributes to meet the various needs of the moment. This adds a level of sophistication in the many illustrative details that enhance the text.

Reviewed by Sheila Dube, Springvale Public Library, Springvale