The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library by Linda Bailey
Review by Ella; dreamer, ski racer, writer, and rock climber. Ella lives in SV, Idaho with her mom, dad, cat, dog, gecko, and fish.
Eddie, the main character in The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library, is a bug who lives behind a chalkboard in Room 19 at Ferny Creek Elementary school. His Aunt Min suddenly goes missing after taking a trip to the Library. Eddie is very worried and can’t get over the fact that the bug who taught him to read might be in real trouble. Despite all odds, Eddie, behind his parent’s back, sneaks away to find Min. On the way, he encounters Squishers (what he and his family call the kids and staff), spiders, and runaway feet.
When Eddie arrives in the Library he is immediately in love. Unfortunately, he finds Min with injured legs, so she is unable to leave her paper tray hideout on the Librarian’s desk. Things start to go awry when the Librarian leaves and Ms. Grisch is her replacement. Ms. Grisch is not a fan of the library and neither is her brother, the superintendent of the school board. Unbeknownst to them, Eddie has a plan to thwart them. As Min regains her health, Alife, Eddie’s very loud brother, shows up. As Eddie’s plan starts to achieve the victory he desires, a tragedy interrupts. Eddie can’t help but feel desperate, and worthless. Will his plan work? Will he be able to defy the odds? This book will have you hanging on to every word and make you appreciate the beauty of libraries.
