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The Secret Library
Since Grandpa died, Dally’s days are dull and restricted. She’s eleven and a half years old, and her exacting single mother is already preparing her to take over the family business. Starved for adventure and release, Dally rescues a mysterious envelope from her mother’s clutches, an envelope Grandpa had earmarked for her. The map she finds inside leads straight to an ancient vault, a library of secrets where each book is a portal to a precise moment in time. As Dally “checks out” adventure after adventure—including an exhilarating outing with pirates—she begins to dive deep into her family’s hidden history. Soon she’s visiting every day to escape the demands of the present. But the library has secrets of its own, intentions that would shape her life as surely as her mother’s meticulous plans. What will Dally choose? Equal parts mystery and adventure—with a biracial child puzzling out her identity alongside the legacy of the past—this masterful middle-grade fantasy rivets with crackling prose, playful plot twists, and timeless themes.
by Kekla Magoon
Travel through time with National Book Award Finalist Kekla Magoon in a page-turning fantasy adventure about family secrets and finding the courage to plot your own life story.
About Urban Butterfly Books
Growing up, books weren't just stories to me – they were portals to endless possibilities. I'd spend hours curled up in my favorite hiding place, lost in worlds of mystery, adventure, and wonder. Those precious moments shaped who I became — they sparked my imagination, deepened my empathy, and gave me a sense of possibility that carried into every part of my life. Books were my safe space, my escape, and my inspiration. That's why I'm thrilled to introduce Urban Butterfly Books — an independent online bookstore created especially for kids, teens, and young adults. This isn’t just about selling books; it’s about passing on the magic that shaped my childhood. It’s about helping young readers find their own quiet corners and unforgettable stories.
We're not just selling books; we're nurturing the next generation of readers, dreamers, and thinkers. We believe that every child deserves to see themselves in the pages of a book. Our online bookstore is dedicated to promoting literacy and a love of reading among teens and young adults by offering a diverse collection of stories that reflect the rich tapestry of our world.
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