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Families who loved Here Lies the Librarian by Richard Peck often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Here Lies the Librarian by Richard Peck often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the pressure to fit into a specific social mold or when they feel their interests do not align with traditional expectations. Set in 1914, it follows Peewee McGrath, a fourteen-year-old girl who finds more joy in grease and gears than in the restrictive etiquette of her era. When a group of modern, motor-driving librarians arrives in her small Indiana town, Peewee begins to see a world where intelligence and independence are as valuable as a well-tuned engine. This is a witty, historical coming-of-age story that celebrates the courage it takes to redefine oneself. It touches on themes of self-confidence, sibling loyalty, and early feminism with Richard Peck's signature humor. It is perfectly suited for middle schoolers who value authenticity over conformity.
