The Creeping Bookends

Library of Doom

by Michael Dahl

A young boy is accidentally locked inside the library. When, suddenly, a pair of lizard bookends come alive. The Librarian had better arrive before the boy becomes their next meal. 'The Library of Doom' is a series of dark stories for the less-confident reader.

Genres: Childrens

33 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Michael Dahl is the author of over 200 books for children and young adults, including the acclaimed Finnegan Zwake mystery series and The Library of Doom. His works have earned Edgar and Anthony Award nominations and national design honors. As Editorial Director at Stone Arch Books, he champions engaging, award-winning stories that inspire young readers everywhere.

He also writes under aliases Chris Carey, Rick Thomas, and Mark Ziegler.

Reviews

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really like this series for reluctant & beginning readers. The format is smart--modern designs, comic-like illustrations, short sentences with important words pointed out with little doodles. I only worry about them being a little too scary for kids--this one had lizards with drills coming out of their mouths to pore through books and the lizards were biting off each others' tails. If your child is into scary stuff, then I'm betting they will eat this up.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very quick read but I'm disturbed that nothing is resolved with the eaten books.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very fun format for early readers.

[sucker4synth · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the Library of Doom series. Lizard bookends chase a boy who's been locked in the library overnight! The text is very cool and will engage reluctant readers. These chapter books are amazing. They might be a little scary for some, but really the only things that ever seem to get damaged are books. (Which is still bad!) Check out this series!

[Nate Balcom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick and quirky. Love the idea of the Librarian who guards the world from evil books. The Library of Doom reminds me of Warehouse 13.

[Mr. Balcoms Class · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick and quirky. Love the idea of the Librarian who guards the world from evil books. The Library of Doom reminds me of Warehouse 13.

[Clint Roberts · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really enjoyed reading this short story book to my 8 year daughter and 4 year old son

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy quick read. I definitely like this series.

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