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Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian
When evil Dr. Glockenspiel threatens all the books in the world, only one person can stop him—a book-wielding, super-secret operative called Lyric McKerrigan.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published September 4, 2018
About the author
Jacob Sager Weinstein
18 books54 followersJacob Sager Weinstein's work has appeared in The New Yorker and The Onion, and he has written for HBO as well. He lives in London with his wife and children.
His latest book is WHAT ROSA BROUGHT.
His latest book is WHAT ROSA BROUGHT.
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April 21, 2021
"...or my army of giant moths will eat the world's books!!!"
Well, don't make such threats. Damn. You, you, you villian!
And the question asked is:
"Who loves books so much that she would risk her life to save them?"
Helllooooooooo....... Is it me you're looking for??!
But no. There's my aura twin, Lyric McKerrigan aka TamBookishMish 😋
But then the plot is missing. The action is missing. The adventure is missing. A real, good ending is missing.
Just kudos to the perfect artwork.
That's all.
And it talks about saving books. That's all
Seriously, that's all.
And no one will argue.
Well, don't make such threats. Damn. You, you, you villian!
And the question asked is:
"Who loves books so much that she would risk her life to save them?"
Helllooooooooo....... Is it me you're looking for??!
But no. There's my aura twin, Lyric McKerrigan aka TamBookishMish 😋
But then the plot is missing. The action is missing. The adventure is missing. A real, good ending is missing.
Just kudos to the perfect artwork.
That's all.
And it talks about saving books. That's all
Seriously, that's all.
And no one will argue.
July 1, 2018
Genius, hilarious—like the best action film, but with a young librarian who saves the day. So good.
March 27, 2019
Too slight and obvious for me, but probably fun for the picture book crowd. Maybe good as an entrée into comics.
August 1, 2024
Visiting our daughter for her 24th birthday, my wife and I give her a picture book read aloud marathon (Book 3 of 11). This one is the best of the bunch.
The villainous Doctor Glockenspiel has threatened to destroy the world's books. Who can stop him? Read this book aloud and you'll find yourself and your audience shouting the answer way too loud like the chorus of a hit song.
A loving tribute to comic books and librarians who know the perfect book recommendation for every occasion and person.
The villainous Doctor Glockenspiel has threatened to destroy the world's books. Who can stop him? Read this book aloud and you'll find yourself and your audience shouting the answer way too loud like the chorus of a hit song.
A loving tribute to comic books and librarians who know the perfect book recommendation for every occasion and person.
October 4, 2018
A picture book in comic style about a librarian who fights evil by giving the good guys the books they need -- what's not to love?
December 27, 2018
I want one billion trillion dollars, or my army of giant moths will eat the world's books!!!
Gasp!
Who can stop the evil Doctor Glockenspiel?
Who loves books so much that she would risk her life to save them?
Why, Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian, that's who!
And, she knows just the right book for every occasion. No. Really. She uses BOOKS to foil the dastardly old villain's plot. It's pretty awesome - AND, a definite treat for book lovers of all ages!
Gasp!
Who can stop the evil Doctor Glockenspiel?
Who loves books so much that she would risk her life to save them?
Why, Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian, that's who!
And, she knows just the right book for every occasion. No. Really. She uses BOOKS to foil the dastardly old villain's plot. It's pretty awesome - AND, a definite treat for book lovers of all ages!
September 9, 2018
A clever, super funny celebration of resourceful librarians. I laughed a lot. It's a good example of how the right book, at the right time, is pure magic.
October 25, 2018
When the evil Doctor Glockenspiel escapes from prison and threatens to destroy all of the world's books if his ransom demand isn't met, the secret agents sent to apprehend him meet with abject failure. It falls to Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian, who always knows just the book for every reader, to save the day...
For anyone who loves books, and believes that librarians are superheroes, Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian is a story you will want to pick up. With plenty of clever book-recommendation twists - I chuckled at the many ways Lyric used various tomes to defeat the enemy - and fun, cartoon-style artwork from Caldecott honoree Vera Brosgol, this is a sure-fire winner for every young bibliophile and would-be superhero.
For anyone who loves books, and believes that librarians are superheroes, Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian is a story you will want to pick up. With plenty of clever book-recommendation twists - I chuckled at the many ways Lyric used various tomes to defeat the enemy - and fun, cartoon-style artwork from Caldecott honoree Vera Brosgol, this is a sure-fire winner for every young bibliophile and would-be superhero.
September 10, 2018
Every librarian needs this book. We are superhero’s after all.
September 19, 2018
Very cute! Vera Brosgol's art (and dedication to the Multnomah County library system) is part of the 4 star rating ;) there are pages where the art is so wonderful that I want prints for my wall :)
The story is way cute, and I love that Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian helps people solve their problems by finding the right book for the person who needs it! So adorable and I am excited for this book to inspire future librarians! ♥
ALSO: I really want Lyric McKerrigan's origin story now. Please give me more of these books :P also maybe have a crossover with the one and only WordGirl. I'm just saying. It'd be so fantastic.
The story is way cute, and I love that Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian helps people solve their problems by finding the right book for the person who needs it! So adorable and I am excited for this book to inspire future librarians! ♥
ALSO: I really want Lyric McKerrigan's origin story now. Please give me more of these books :P also maybe have a crossover with the one and only WordGirl. I'm just saying. It'd be so fantastic.
September 3, 2018
This proves that librarians really can save the world...one book at a time!!
October 13, 2018
I want to be Lyric McKerrigan when I grow up!
November 19, 2018
This is a funny little comic book adventure. I love the secret librarian superhero but why can't the librarian superhero do actual librarian stuff beyond giving people the right books? I suppose that wouldn't make as interesting a story. While the over-the-top plotline didn't really appeal to me, I'm sure young superhero fans and those who love being read to will enjoy it. The bug eyed illustrations weren't quite to my liking but it was fun to guess where Lyric was. I loved the punny titles of the books.
November 20, 2018
Adorable adventure starring Lyric McKerrigan, a secret librarian who distracts henchmen by giving them the perfect books! Lots of fun details as Lyric wears a variety of disguises and supplies baddies with books that are parodies of familiar stories. She even nicely provides the bad guy with a little library after he is caught. Brosgol's full-color artwork shines with personality, and the author's writing matches the zany humor I'm used to from her.
August 28, 2018
This is adorable
November 14, 2018
Oh I know who I'm going as next Halloween. Pretty sure my whole department is!
December 17, 2018
As a librarian I just wante to thank Jacob Sager Weinstein for this book!
October 18, 2018
I'd give this more stars if I could! I think they should give a copy to everyone on their first day of library school. :)
January 1, 2019
OBSESSED. So good.
September 6, 2018
My first graphic "novel". Hahahaha. Super cute graphic picture book for the younger set about- what else?- a librarian!
January 12, 2019
At last! A book that shows -- with FLAIR! -- how librarians can provide the right book at just the right time! Very cute and clever! Should be read aloud to children while wearing a cape!
September 10, 2018
Absolutely adorable. Lyric McKerrigan knows the right book for every occasion!
September 27, 2018
Kind of cheesy, but I enjoyed it.
I love that the librarian was cool and hip looking. :)
I love that the librarian was cool and hip looking. :)
January 5, 2019
The exact picture book I have always wanted but never knew I needed about reader's advisory.
October 8, 2018
If I ever need to read a book about my profession, I found it!
August 12, 2018
Clever graphic novel-ish book about a girl who saves all the books in the world from an evil genius (who's not all that smart).
November 10, 2018
The collaboration of Mr. Weinstein's witty and interactive narrative and Ms. Brosgol's vibrant and dramatic illustrations make this book a treat to read. Filled with dialogue, it might prove to be a bit of a challenge for a group read aloud, but great for a one-on-one read.
Some children's books are obviously written with adults in mind and don't always succeed in drawing in actual children. The story carefully walks the edge of this pitfall; of being a book that only a librarian would love. But I think that it has enough appeal for children that it can entertain children of all ages.
The illustrations, created using "ink on bristolboard with color in Adobe Photoshop," are wonderful and really help to capture the whimsical, crafty, and adventurous nature of our neighborhood librarian. I really enjoyed reading this book and will be sure to recommend it to my fellow library students and librarian buddies.
Some children's books are obviously written with adults in mind and don't always succeed in drawing in actual children. The story carefully walks the edge of this pitfall; of being a book that only a librarian would love. But I think that it has enough appeal for children that it can entertain children of all ages.
The illustrations, created using "ink on bristolboard with color in Adobe Photoshop," are wonderful and really help to capture the whimsical, crafty, and adventurous nature of our neighborhood librarian. I really enjoyed reading this book and will be sure to recommend it to my fellow library students and librarian buddies.
January 24, 2019
I cannot describe how much I LOVE this book! I knew I would because: Vera Brosgol, but I was unprepared for how great the story would be, too! Lyric saves the day against the evil villain by distracting his cronies with the perfect book!
January 2, 2026
I think this is technically a picture book, but I'm counting it as a graphic novel. This is absolutely DELIGHTFUL story about fighting off bad guys with the power of books. There are clever details that will make a teen or adult reader smirk, but the general audience appeal is high.
September 17, 2024
It was just "Ok". Nothing I would share with my little reading group.
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