The Lost Books: The Scroll of Kings by Sarah Prineas
The Lost Books: The Scroll of Kings by Sarah Prineas
For years, all the libraries in the kingdom have been locked up. Is it to keep the books safe from readers? Or.... is it to keep readers safe from books?
Alex, an apprentice librarian, suspects that books have a secret, powerful history. When his elderly master dies under extremely suspicious circumstances, Alex impersonates the old man so he can take up the position of royal librarian -- a job that is far more dangerous than he ever imagined.
The young queen, Kenneret, is pretty sure this scruffy, obnoxious boy is not who he claims to be, but she gives Alex time to prove himself -- enough time for him to discover that books aren't just powerful, they're alive. Even worse, some of the books possess an ancient magic that kills librarians. A book about the weather attacks him with lightning, a book about vines tries to strangle him, and the book about swords .... well, you know. It's a good thing Alex knows how to fight.
Alex and Kenneret must figure out who, or what, is controlling the books and their power, for the fate of the kingdom rests in their hands.
Harper, Hardcover, 1st Edition, 1st Printing, 2018
THIS IS A BRAND NEW BOOK. THERE IS A BLACK "CLOSEOUT/REMAINDER" MARK ON THE BOTTOM PAGE EDGES.