The Wells Bequest by Polly Shulman
The New York Circulating Materials Repository is back! This library doesn't just lend out books. It also lends out significant (and sometimes magical) objects found in books and stories. In The Grimm Legacy (2010), we learned that the Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm collected more than just fairy tales--they also collected magic carpets, talking mirrors, and many other objects found inside the stories.
Now, NYCMR head library page Jaya and new-hire Leo explore the contents of the Wells collection: powerful objects straight out of classic science fiction novels. These include robots, rockets, submarines, a shrink ray and, of course, a time machine. When another library page threatens to destroy New York with Nicola Tesla's death ray, Leo and Jaya must use the time machine and their own wits (and knowledge of literature) to preserve history.
Delightful, fluffy fiction for book lovers and library geeks. No sex, cussing, or bloodshed. A few kisses, a little bit of romance, and a lot of fun.
Recommended for readers ages 12 to adult.
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