Here Lies the Librarian

Rachel's comments:


Of course, the title of Richard Peck's book is what drew me to it. Like every working person, I like to see my profession glorified by the written word. However, I kept reading this book because of its gentle humor and unique subtle details. The novel follows along the life of PeeWee, a tomboy who works with her brother Jake at an auto shop outside of Brownsburg, Indiana. PeeWee is swept up into town chaos when four Butler students step in to fill the role of public librarian, a post left open when the previous town librarian died near the card catalog. The librarians recruit PeeWee as a volunteer and encourage her in her nontraditional automobile repair and racing pursuits. A great pick in general, but especially for those familiar with the Indianapolis area and the love of racing that surrounds the city. 
JUV Fiction Books, PEC