Reviews for Our Libraries

The average rating for Our Libraries based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2009-06-07 00:00:00 Thomas Dinges This book gives an overview of the evolution of libraries. It talks about the importance of free access to public libraries, how libraries are adapting to the information age and funding of libraries. There is also a comprehensive chronology of the Library of Congress. There are many photos, a bibliography, an index and a list of websites for more information.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-07-09 00:00:00 Charlotte Shirley As someone who grew up devouring the Redwall books, I was super excited to discover the Mistmantle Chronicles. However, this series is not just a Redwall knock off. The author has her own unique voice and presentation style and deserves full credit in her own right for an imaginative story. Urchin is a young squirrel discovered orphaned on the seashore during the night of the "Riding Stars" - basically a meteor shower. He is rescued and eventually taken under the wing of Crispin (another squirrel and the King's Captain). But when the baby Prince is found murdered, Crispin is accused of committing the crime and banished from the island. Urchin must find a way to rescue his Captain and prove his innocence before the real murderers take over the Kingdom! Though Urchin of the Riding Stars is written for a younger audience than Redwall, I highly enjoyed reading about all the inhabitants of Mistmantle. If you're looking for a sweet easy read filled with adventure, mystery, animals, and fantasy, look no farther!