Here Lies the Librarian

Search form

A reading and writing initiative that connects authors with readers

Search by author, title, keywords etc.

Username *

Password *

Remember me

Forgot Password or Username?

Not Yet Registered?

Here Lies the Librarian

Richard Peck

Peewee idolizes Jake, a big brother whose dreams of auto mechanic glory are fueled by the hard road coming to link their Indiana town and futures with the twentieth century. And motoring down the road comes Irene Ridpath, a young librarian with plans to astonish them all and turn Peewee’s life upside down.This novel, with its quirky characters, folksy setting, classic cars, and hilariously larger-than-life moments, is vintage Richard Peck – an offbeat, deliciously wicked comedy that is also unexpectedly moving.

1 Vote

Book Details

Genre:

Fiction
Humor
Juvenile Fiction

Age Level:

12 and up

Here Lies the Librarian review by GHoup

GHoup

The story takes place in a rural, 1900s town in Indiana. Peewee (real name is Eleanor and her brother Jake operate a automechanic shop. When three women stop to get there car fixed, Eleanor's life changes forever. The one woman, Irene Ridpath, believes that the three of them can revive the old town library. Soon Irene begins to transform Eleanor from a tomboy to a high-class young adult. When her brother becomes unable to race his car, Eleanor has to take his place and try to win the race.