Jean asked this question about The Library Book:
What is the significance of the book titles and library catalog information at the beginning of each chapter? They aren't always related to the subject of the chapter.
Sarah Cawlfield Like Robert said above, they actually do all relate in some way to the chapter. Sometimes the author mentions the book specifically, sometimes it's a …moreLike Robert said above, they actually do all relate in some way to the chapter. Sometimes the author mentions the book specifically, sometimes it's a little joke, and sometimes it's just what the chapter is about (like for the last chapter, the books were all titles about the end of the story.)(less)
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