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The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library Kindle Edition

by Linda Bailey (Author), Victoria Jamieson (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 59 ratings
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Eddie, a passionate reader and a shiny green bug, saves the school library in this funny, heartwarming tale that fans of Flora & Ulysses and Charlotte’s Web will love. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout from Newbery Honor Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author-artist Victoria Jamieson.

Eddie is a tiny green bug who loves to read and who lives behind the chalkboard in the fourth-grade classroom with his parents, his 53 brothers and sisters, and his aunt Min. But when Aunt Min goes to the school library to read a book and never returns, Eddie leaves the comfort of his home for the first time and makes the dangerous trek through Ferny Creek Elementary School to find her. After dodging running sneakers, falling books, and terrifying spiders, Eddie reaches the library, where he discovers Aunt Min stuck in a perilous situation! To top it all off, there’s a substitute librarian who aims to close the library for good and get rid of all the books!

Encouraged by the brave deeds done by small creatures such as Stuart Little and Charlotte from Charlotte’s Web, Eddie comes up with a plan to save the library—a plan that requires all the courage one little bug can muster.

A great read-aloud and read-alone, this action-packed short novel includes references to classic children’s literature throughout and is perfect for fans of Chris Grabenstein’s Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and Lynne Rae Perkins’s Nuts to You. Featuring extensive black-and-white art from Newbery Honor Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author-artist Victoria Jamieson.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    341 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    480L
  6. Publisher
    Greenwillow Books
  7. Publication date
    June 20, 2017
  8. Page Flip
    Enabled
  9. Word Wise
    Enabled
  10. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  11. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  12. ISBN-13
    978-0062440938
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 3–5—Eddie is a beetle who lives with his family in a crack in the wall of the fourth grade classroom at Ferny Creek Elementary School. When his book-loving Aunt Min fails to return from her most recent trip to the school library, Eddie sets out to search for her, only to find her injured, hungry, and marooned atop the librarian's desk. Hiding out in the paper tray, the bugs overhear a disturbing phone conversation between the substitute librarian and the school superintendent: their plan is to close the library and turn it into a testing center. As they watch Miss Visch start packing away the books, Eddie hatches a plan involving blueberry juice, licorice, and yellow sticky notes. Using his legs to write messages, he leaves the notes stuck to books on the shelves, raising suspicion that the benign ghost of a former library volunteer is interceding to save the library. The obvious message is pleasantly tempered by subtle humor, many references to beloved children's books, and themes that celebrate bravery, perseverance, and storytelling. There's lots of action as Eddie faces dangers navigating the world of "squishers" who may trample him at any moment. The writing is breezy and accessible, and children will enjoy the bug's-eye view. A bibliography of referenced titles is included. VERDICT Despite the length, this is a good choice for younger readers and would work well as a classroom read-aloud.—Marie Orlando, formerly at Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY

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A Huffington Post Canada Selection: "Great Books for Kids in Summer 2017"
A Horn Book Herald Selection: "Back-to-School Recommended Reading"

"The premise is fantastic." --Huffington Post Canada

"Eddie’s inventiveness and Linda Bailey’s stylistic verve make for a funny, adventurous tale." --Toronto Star

"Rich with references to familiar tales and accompanied by realistic illustrations by Newbery honoree Jamieson, this effort will charm library lovers and would make a fine read-aloud, as brave, endearing Eddie navigates one terrible peril after another. An excellent, engaging tale for a broad range of ages." --Kirkus Reviews

"Personality-rich illustrations perfectly match the lighthearted tone." --The Horn Book Herald

"4/4…  A marvelous, inspiring, imaginative, and ultimately redeeming story… it will certainly spark nascent yearnings for social and educational justice… Destined to be beloved by kids, parents, educators—and of course librarians... sure to be an instant classic. Highly Recommended." --CM Magazine


PRAISE FOR Seven Dead Pirates:
"This rollicking tale moves apace with a vivid setting, surprising depth, great humor, and memorable characters. Readers will root for Lewis as he finds his sea legs and the courage to make friends, both spectral and human. VERDICT Ahoy, ye maties: don't miss this treasure of a middle grade yarn." --Starred Review, School Library Journal

"Bailey endows Lewis with several scene-stealing allies (notably a fierce kindergartener) and leaves him confidently steering a course toward calm waters. Piratical fun well-stocked with colorful cast members living and arrghh." --Starred Review, Kirkus

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LZA07SE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenwillow Books (June 20, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 16608 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 341 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0062440934
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 59 ratings

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Linda Bailey

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Linda Bailey is the author of more than thirty-five books for children. She was born and grew up in Winnipeg, but a passion for travel took her around the world, mostly by ship, before she settled on Canada's west coast. It was there that she first began to write fiction and discovered the splendours of a different kind of travel — into imagined worlds.

Her books, now published in fifteen countries, have won multiple awards across North America, including the California Young Readers Medal, the Ontario Blue Spruce and Silver Birch Awards, the Arthur Ellis Crime Writers Award and the Georgia Picture Book Award. Linda has two grown daughters, Lia and Tess, and lives in Vancouver, close to the sea.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
59 global ratings

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Wombat
5.0 out of 5 stars The tiny hero of ferny creek library
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
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This is a delightful book. I enjoyed it so much myself that I ordered a copy to give to my neighbor who teaches kindergarten. In the summer she teaches remedial reading and she was delighted. She told me she was reading it to her students and they beg her every day to read them another chapter.
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Ana H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Go, Eddie, Go!
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018
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For anyone who has ever loved being in their school library, this book is for you! This tiny hero risks life and limb to save the Ferny Creek Elementary library from a standardized test loving superintendent and his ugly sister. You'll root for Eddie as he evades stomping "Squisher" feet and killer soap buckets. It's also great when classic children's literature is mentioned! I recommend this book as a read aloud. It's very much in the same vein as Charlotte's Web.
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J. Kuntze
4.0 out of 5 stars We love Eddie!
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2017
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Great adventures of a bright green bug! (Or buglet!) It was funny, interesting, bright. How can one little bug save an entire library? The answer is with a combination of bravery, determination, hard work, creativity, and a little help from some friends (well, relatives, actually).
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224perweek
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2018
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This story was cute but not enough action to be memorable.
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Bob Gilmore
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a wonderful story!
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2021
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My second graders absolutely love this book!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is so good!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020
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I choose this rating because this book is so long, and I like the part where you said that the bug tried so hard to flip a page.
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Jessica Melendy
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2018
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I am a 3rd grade teacher and we read this out loud together as a class. My students loved it. SUPER cute book and funny. This book was in great condition and came fast!
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JD
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book! A definite must read
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2018
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Best book! A definite must read, and a great read aloud for second graders. They were laughing out loud and couldn't wait for our next read aloud time.
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Logidelic
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2020
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Great book! My 7-year-old loved it and even kept my 5-year-old's attention. Well written, intelligent, emotional. Good stuff.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The tiny hero
Reviewed in Japan on January 12, 2019
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I love this book because Eddie is so cute.
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2020
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My daughter is 9 and loves this book!
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plc
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2020
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Cute story! Bought for school class work. A lot thicker than I thought.
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Beiyi Xu
5.0 out of 5 stars nice book
Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2018
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My 8 year old son loves this book.
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