The Library of Unruly Treasures, (Paperback)

<b><i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BESTSELLER - In this funny, winning, and unexpected adventure from the National Book Award-winning author of the Penderwicks series, a girl finds herself an unlikely hero when she stumbles upon a big secret about little creatures. </b><p><b>"A tender story whose tone evokes the warmth of a much-needed hug."--<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review</b> </p><p>Gwen MacKinnon's parents are dreadful. Truly, deeply, almost impressively dreadful. So Gwen's not upset at all when she's foisted onto her never-before-seen Uncle Matthew for two weeks. Especially when it turns out he has a very opinionated dog named Pumpkin. </p><p>Things take a turn for the weird when Gwen makes a discovery in the local library. A discovery that involves tiny creatures with wings. And no, they're not birds. They're called Lahdukan. But why can only Gwen and the youngest children, gathered for storytime, see them? </p><p>The Lahdukan insist that Gwen is destined to help them find a new home. But how can a girl as unwanted, uncourageous, and generally unheroic as Gwen possibly come to the rescue? Pumpkin has a few ideas...</p>

• The Library of Unruly Treasures, (Paperback)
• Author: Jeanne Birdsall
• ISBN: 9780525579076
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-07-28
• Page Count: 368