The library of unruly treasures / written by Jeanne Birdsall ; illustrations by Matt Phelan.
Gwen MacKinnon's parents are dreadful. Truly, deeply, almost impressively dreadful. So Gwen's not upset at all when she's foisted onto her never-before-seen Uncle Matthew for two weeks. Especially when it turns out he has a very opinionated dog named Pumpkin. Things take a turn for the weird when Gwen makes a discovery in the local library. A discovery that involves tiny creatures with wings. And no, they're not birds. They're called Lahdukan. But why can only Gwen and the youngest children, gathered for storytime, see them? The Lahdukan insist that Gwen is destined to help them find a new home. But how can a girl as unwanted, uncourageous, and generally unheroic as Gwen possibly come to the rescue? Pumpkin has a few ideas...
Record details
- ISBN: 9780525579045
- ISBN: 0525579044
- ISBN: 9780525579052
- ISBN: 0525579052
- Physical Description: 345 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "A Borzoi book" --Title page verso.Includes a pronunciation guide.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8-12.Grades 3-7.
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Available copies
- 77 of 91 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 91 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | J FIC BIR (Text) | 30229101473519 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Alexander Main Library | J Birdsall (Text) | 34269001467290 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Andrews Public Library | J BIR (Text) | 80605003764007 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Angier Public Library | J F Bir (Text) | 33632002182666 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| BHM Headquarters Library | J Fic (Text) | 38344101802864 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Boone Trail Headquarters | J F Bir (Text) | 33630005504589 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | CMB2019311 (Text) | CMB2019311 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | J Bir (Text) | 37807000073318 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Bunn Branch | J/Birdsall (Text) | 72350000130843 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Camden County Library | J F BIR (Text) | 39488900298672 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
