The Library Kids Mystery of the Blue Mounds

by Rita Moran

Katie O’Conner doesn’t realize that her habit of questioning everything annoys adults. But when Katie finds a secret library, along with her three friends and little brother, she finally finds some answers to her questions. The problem is that seven evil Enemies of the Library and their Dark Master are trying to take over the world. Can Katie, her friends, her brother and the Library’s caretaker, defeat them?

1. The Library Kids Mystery of the Blue Mounds
2. The Library Kids The Serpent of Rock Lake
3. The Library Kids Cry of the Banshee
4. The Library Kids Talking Stones
5. The Library Kids Princess of Tara
6. The Library Kids The Pharaoh’s Clue
7. The Library Kids House of the Dragon

174 pages, Paperback

First published January 19, 2011

Reviews

[Gail · Rating 3 out of 5]

Blatant spelling errors. Story is interesting enough.

[Lesley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book through Goodreads and I loved it.

It was a fast read, because it is written for children, yet the story held my interest and I couldn't wait to get to the end of the book and see how it ended. And now that I have read this one I want to read the others in the series!

I have always been a bibliophile and the idea of a hidden library in a cave that allows one to explore one's interests in an interactive format intrigued me. I also love history and since much of this book discussed mythology, ancient civilzations, cultural anthropology and history of war and the way the children could see and experience their interests was well done. I could see parents and teachers alike using this book and the others as a springboard to other topics. Also this book discussed morals and virtues in a way that wasn't preachy leading to more learning experiences for all.

Miss Moran has a good series on her hands as she tackles current issues and historic cause and effect tactfully. I am glad to see a book that can teach in a fun way back on the market; reminds of some of my favorites as a child.

[John · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is SO BADLY EDITED that I can't give it above 2 stars. I would have given it one star except that the underlying premise is actually interesting (thus why I read it). Rampant with errors, almost always involving homophones or commas. I really, really hope the author self-published this book, because otherwise the editor needs to be fired (or perhaps flogged, as some of the characters were supposed to be in the book). Cannot recommend without major overhaul and editing.

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really cute story about 5 curious children who are invited into a wonderous library! They begin an adventure that will teach them about themselves and how to combat the evil that wants to try and stop the wonder of learning.
Katie always has questions and the magical library seems like the perfect place for her. She is told that she and her friends have a destiny and they will soon start on a great adventure....

Great story for middle age kids, though I am a grownup and I liked it!

[Rena]

I won this book from First Reads Giveaway. Thank you. Looks good. Can’t wait to read it.

[Kristina Franken · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book for anyone

FTC: I received a free copy of this book and was not reimbursed in any other way.