The Story Seeker (The Story Collector #2) by Iacopo Bruno, Kristin O'Donnell Tubb
Published by Henry Holt & Company on January 28, 2020
ISBN: 1250301092
Pages: 272
Genres: Historical Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Inspired by true events from the 1920’s, this is the second adventure of Viviani Fedeler and her family who reside in a second floor apartment in the New York City Public Library.  Viviani loves creating stories and fancies herself a writer.  When a school assignment promises a trip to the newspaper, Viviani responds to the pressure with writer’s block.  When she uses “Millions of Cats” by Gag, which is published the year before, as inspiration, she is accused of plagiarism.   On top of that, medical books from the library have been disappearing in large numbers.  It takes Viviani and her friends to assist with the crime solving.  The author’s note details the true facts of the Fedeler family, the NYPL’s real book detective on staff and the actual criminal prosecution.  This historical slice of life will inspire library lovers and future writers.

Reviewed by Sheila Dube, Youth Services Librarian, Springvale Public Library