| Title | : | Lyric Mckerrigan, Secret Librarian |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 0544801229 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780544801226 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 |
| Publication | : | First published September 4, 2018 |
Lyric Mckerrigan, Secret Librarian Reviews
-
"...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. -
Genius, hilarious—like the best action film, but with a young librarian who saves the day. So good.
-
Too slight and obvious for me, but probably fun for the picture book crowd. Maybe good as an entrée into comics.
-
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?
-
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! -
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.
-
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. -
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. -
I want to be Lyric McKerrigan when I grow up!
-
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.
-
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.
-
This is adorable
-
The evil Dr. Glockenspiel threatens to destroy all the books. Secret agents attempt to stop him, but only one can get the job done... Lyric McKerrigan, secret librarian. Humorous and fun story. Vibrant illustrations.
-
Oh I know who I'm going as next Halloween. Pretty sure my whole department is!
-
As a librarian I just wante to thank Jacob Sager Weinstein for this book!
-
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. :)
-
OBSESSED. So good.
-
My first graphic "novel". Hahahaha. Super cute graphic picture book for the younger set about- what else?- a librarian!
-
Kind of cheesy, but I enjoyed it.
I love that the librarian was cool and hip looking. :) -
The exact picture book I have always wanted but never knew I needed about reader's advisory.
-
If I ever need to read a book about my profession, I found it!
-
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).
-
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. -
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! -
Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian, written by
Jacob Sager Weinstein, illustrated by
Vera Brosgol (
Be Prepared) is a terrifically clever, punchy story about a very brave, astute librarian who sets out to save the world from a criminal named Doctor Glockenspiel. When Doctor Glockenspiel escapes- via spoon- from the "Depository for the Criminally Naughty" and retreats back to his lair in the Arctic, he pronounces that if he does not receive "one billion, trillion dollars", then his "army of giant moths will eat the world's books!!!". Well. That cannot happen! But when the world's top secret agents get thwarted in their attempts to stop Doctor Glockenspiel, the monumental task goes to Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian, "who loves books so much that she would risk her life to save them". Lyric is not only an ace at disguise but is also a super ace in reader's advisory: at every turn she's posing as a background lair employee and suggests the absolute perfect- and I mean perfect- book to excite and distract Glockenspiel's workers. This is a truly joyful, fun read celebrating the power and wonder in a love of reading (and thirst for learning) and the awesomeness of access to books and librarians. With its graphic novel-like layout and panels (Brosgol's art is, as ever, super), zany moments, funny, punny dialogue and visual gags, Weinstein and Brosgol's collaboration makes for marvelously fun reading.
I received a copy of this title courtesy of Raincoast Books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions and comments are my own. -
Lyric McKerrigan has to save the world's books from Dr Glockenspiel!
I loved this. Vera Brosgol's art is always a delight, first of all, and this book is no exception, filled with bright and funny images. The story itself is silly and simple but very cute, with a cool librarian at the centre of all the comic book-y action. Fun for kids, fun for book lover adults, and a great gift for your favourite children's library professional.
