Unexpectedly Bart (King!): Behold the "Biblioteca Palafoxiana"!

October 18, 2011

Behold the "Biblioteca Palafoxiana"!

Estantes de la Palafoxiana by linkogecko

The Palafoxiana Library is in Puebla, México. It was the first public library founded in Latin America, way WAY back in 1646. And it’s amazing! (Photo by linkogecko, via Book Mania.)

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Reviews for DRAKE!

“This book has a lot going for it. There’s an immensely likable protagonist and his marvelous twin friends, a school life that feels true and a mystery that really engages the reader.” San Francisco Review of Books

"Readers after funny fare will enjoy the book's absurdities, alien misunderstandings, and wordplay." Booklist

"Clever ... a sci-fi narrative with an enjoyable main character." Kirkus

"A strong character snags interest and keeps it... clever humor and a great central protagonist to carry readers along to the end." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Librarians will find that young readers empathize with the birdwatcher and his friends...children will enjoy the school and friendship aspects of the [funny adventure]." Teacher Librarian Magazine

“…an intergalactic adventure [with] an interesting premise…” School Library Journal

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October 18, 2011

Behold the "Biblioteca Palafoxiana"!

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