Any middle school reader, boy and girl alike, will enjoy this quick and easy to follow mystery. I love the library setting and nods to other known books through out the story. Any child will relate to this adventure seeking pair of twins.

I will absolutely be purchasing this for my library.
Things I loved:
-The illustrations are gorgeous and makes me want to step right into their settings.
-The Prologue enthralled and hooked me right away.
-The names of the kids being Page and Turner is just delightful!
-All the references to actual books and characters.
-The fine details down to the signage around the library and the quotes that it shares are fun and meaningful.
A winning graphic novel!

The Night Librarian by Christopher Lincoln is a middle grade graphic novel. I read it on an iPad and found it a bit cumbersome to navigate. I think this one will be best read in physical form.

The illustrations were nicely done with lots of detail. Overall, the story was a fun take on books, libraries, and imagination. I did find it dragging a bit in the middle, but appreciated how the author wrapped up the story.

The story references many classic novels. I found myself wondering how that will translate with middle grade kids – hopefully it will spark an interest in classic stories. I think the illustrations were sufficient to understand what stories were being referenced without having read them.

I also found it difficult to distinguish which twin was Paige and which twin was Turner. It took me a ways into the book to be sure, particularly as they are illustrated in non-typical gender presentation. Not bad, just distracting until I was able to sort out who was who. Let me save you the brain power – Paige has short purple hair, Turner has long orange hair. 😊

Overall, a fun middle grade graphic novel. Great for kids who love books, libraries, and using their imagination.
Special thanks to Penguin Young Readers Group for the ARC via NetGalley.

Graphic Novel
I received an electronic ARC from PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group through NetGalley.
A mixture of fantasy and books - how can you go wrong.
Page and Turner spend a significant amount of time at the New York Public Library. Their parents travel nonstop and they are left alone much of the time. Their safe spot is coming to read and explore the various rooms at the library. As the book opens, they have taken one of their dad's treasured first editions and brought it with them. When the book disappears, they panic and seek help.
From here, a whole new world unfolds where characters escape from their books for a variety of reasons. Think "Night at the Museum" with books. The twins join with the night librarian to stop a battle between heroes and villains and discover who is behind causing the chaos. They even heal their own relationship and have found the courage to share how they feel with their parents.
The artwork alone is worth opening this story. Highly detailed and brings the action to the front with the dialogue. The characters from the stories are recognizable and add their own thoughts and feelings to the overall story arc.

This graphic novel was adorable. My son and my daughter would get the biggest kick out of these. I loved the signs and nods from so many different books. The night librarians is like crossing night at the museum with the pagemaster. Thank you netgalley for the e arc.

"The Night Librarian" by Christopher Lincoln brings a unique twist to the adventure genre, combining the nostalgic charm of "Night at the Museum" with the fantastical elements of "The Land of Stories." The story follows twins Page and Turner, who have always found solace in the New York Public Library amidst their parents' frequent travels. However, their routine visits take an unexpected turn when they embark on a secret mission that revolves around their father's rare edition of Bram Stoker's "Dracula."

As the twins delve deeper, they encounter a world hidden within the library's walls, brought to life by the enigmatic Night Librarian. This character serves as their guide through a realm where famous literary heroes and villains have broken free from their pages, creating a dynamic and often chaotic environment. The stakes are high as Page and Turner, alongside their newfound allies, must prevent the library's imminent destruction.

"The Night Librarian" is a commendable effort that will likely appeal to young readers and fans of literary adventures. Its blend of mystery, magic, and familiar faces from classic literature offers a captivating experience, even if it doesn't fully realize its potential. With more focused storytelling and deeper character exploration, this series has the potential to become a beloved staple in the graphic novel genre. For now, it stands as an enjoyable, if somewhat uneven, introduction to the magical world hidden within the library's walls.

Turner and his twin sister Page are free to roam due to extremely busy parents and an absentee nanny. Their favorite of all destinations is their local library. When Page loses her father’s most prized book, Dracula, at the library they soon find out that there is more to the night librarian than they originally thought.
Following clues, Turner and Page discover that characters from the oldest books can jump from their stories into real life. But if not let out often enough there can be dire consequences. The brother and sister must follow the lead of the night librarian to find their father’s missing book and solve the mystery that could destroy their most valued library.
Overall rating 4/ 5
This was such a great graphic novel that sparks young readers to familiarize themselves with the classics. I truly love how the author introduces and briefly explains classic books while making it interesting and fun for a child. The graphics or drawings were so well done and helped to explain the story in such a unique way. I do like how this book touched on common themes kids struggle with. Such as dealing with self-confidence, loneliness, and teamwork.

*Thank you to Christopher Lincoln, Netgalley and PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group | Dial Books for the ARC book copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.

I really enjoyed this middle grade graphic novel! It was a very captivating story that follows twins, Page and Turner, on a quest with the night librarian to save the New York Public Library from villain book characters who came to life and find their father's rare copy Dracula. Along the way they get help from some favorite book characters (Alice from Alice in Wonderland, Tinkerbell and Nana from Peter Pan). The artwork on the pages was especially eye catching and fun keeping oneself captivated and not wanting to put the novel down.

A great read for everyone of all ages for a quick mystery/adventure graphic novel with humor sprinkled in.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced reader copy!

What a fun romp through literature. Page and Turner Reed are often left alone with a nanny as their parents travel often for business. While visiting the New York Library in hopes of finding out the cost of their father's first addition Dracula, peculiar things begin to happen - including the disappearance of the priceless book. They meet the Night Librarian, Ms. Literati who takes them on an adventure as book characters begin escaping from their books. With the help of literary characters, Jack, Jim Hawkins, Alice and Tinkerbell, the siblings search to discover what is causing the mayhem. Loved the art style and the homage to classic books (bonus the the mini descriptions for those unfamiliar with the books.) I would recommend this to a reader of graphic novels how enjoys adventure, or someone just looking for an literary one.

Blurb:
Twins Page and Turner have always treasured their time at the New York City public library, a refuge for the pair during their parents' frequent work-related absences. However, they must embark on a secret mission tied to their father's rare edition of Dracula that leads them into an unknown realm where books come to life. They encounter the enigmatic Night Librarian, legendary characters from classic literature come to life, and face a monumental battle to save the library from imminent ruin.

Review:
Our family recently had the pleasure of diving into The Night Librarian, which we found to be an enchanting graphic novel that quickly became a household favorite. We need this one for our permanent physical collection!

This beautifully illustrated work is a feast for the eyes, with vibrant, whimsical colors that bring every page to life. The artwork is not only visually stunning but also fun and whimsy, perfectly capturing the magic. The story is reminiscent of "Night at the Museum," but with a delightful literary twist.

The story follows adventurous twins that find themselves in a world where books literally come to life. This clever premise allows for a seamless integration of beloved literary classics into the storyline, providing a wonderful educational aspect that parents will appreciate.

The magic woven throughout the tale makes for an immersive reading experience where the characters and events seem to pop off the pages. No story is complete without a villain; adding a little element of suspense and excitement as the young hero’s work together to save their beloved library.

In summary, this graphic novel is a treasure trove of whimsical illustrations, captivating storytelling, and educational value. It's a perfect read for both children and parents, combining the magic of storytelling with the thrill of adventure and we really enjoyed reading it together!

We highly recommended for kids looking for a fun, engaging, and beautifully crafted graphic novel to add to their collection. We felt this book was appropriate and an easy for kids around a 4th/5th grade level, but totally enjoyable for older, or younger readers as a read along.

This was an extremely well-done graphic novel! As a prior elementary teacher, I would've loved to have this book in my classroom library. Not only do I 100% believe children will love this, but I enjoyed this myself. Think night at the Smithsonian but in a library. I especially loved that so many different books were referenced throughout the story. Despite this being a middle-grade novel, the author mentions books that are well above middle-grade level yet still prominent and exposes kids to higher-level stories. I will absolutely be getting this for my own kids as well as adding this to my teacher gift list.

Twins find themselves pulled into a topsy turvy adventure when they lose their father's valuable first edition Dracula. To find the book they join Ms. Literati, a Night Librarian, who can pull characters in and out of books. It becomes clear that something is afoot in the stacks, so the siblings join up with a crew of fictional pals to put things right.

This felt like a middle grade novel that did not always feel kid-friendly. The literary references require a lot of background information, and even the "pop" references are on the older side. The pacing also felt off to me. However, a lot of this is redeemed by beautiful art and character design. The coloring is clear and a great entry point for kids learning about symbolism and motif.

This was a fun fast paced middle grade graphic novel but still read as a complete story. Page and Turner discover a night librarian during their rather unfortunate loss of their Dads book they "borrowed" while he was out of town. Through their magical adventures they are thrown into book settings and make new friends with different characters. Of course the hunt for their missing book is still on. Alojg the way a mystery appears. All the night librarians have been fired and some strange evil thing is roaming the empty library at night. Turner being the reserved worry time keep Page on her toes and in line during these book adventures.The illustrations are great. Fun read.

A literary graphic novel about friendship, family, and adventure. What most people don't know is that characters get bored in their stories and so they decide to go adventuring outside of their books every now and then. This can cause chaos, and so the job of Night Librarian came about (which, I am once again, jealous of the creative librarian jobs in fiction because I would love this). Turner and Page are twins who have very absent parents, and an even more absent nanny, and so they want to fund out how much their father's first edition of Dracula is worth. Only, the book runs off into the library and they meet the Night Librarian, who is now dealing with an absolute kerfuffle as some characters are escaping that shouldn't be. They team up with a whole slew of characters to defeat the baddies and learn that communication is ever so important, along with expressing your feelings. I enjoyed the twist with Dracula and I guessed who the villain was pretty quickly, but this is a great introduction to a lot of classic characters kids might not know. I enjoyed it a lot, the graphics were fun, and it makes a nerd like me very happy. But I was amused that the fictional characters all had to use the bathroom, and then the author makes no mention of their characters using the bathroom, hopefully the line isn't long when they're let out of their book.

I predict that this one will be a hit. It just keeps getting stranger and stranger, but somehow the strangeness works. Not sure how well kids will respond to the classic characters, but I think they'll love the night librarians' quest. Great for fans of the popular Bookwanders series.

Twins Turner and Page Reed spend a great deal of time inside the New York Public Library because their parents often leave the twins behind as they travel the world for work. One day, in an attempt to better understand its worth, Turner and Page accidentally lose track of one of their father’s precious books inside the immense New York Public Library. In order to recover it, the two siblings are introduced to a world filled with magic and adventure that appears only after the library has closed for the evening. Together with the mysterious Night Librarian, Turner and Page must do what they can to restore order before the library’s doors open to the public the following day.

This clever graphic novel imagines life inside the New York Public Library after the doors are closed, much like the Night at the Museum movies do with natural history museums. Limited text and ample illustrations tell the story, and readers of all skill levels will appreciate the design of this book. Whether readers are immersed in the storytelling itself or are focused on the frequent asides and references to popular literature throughout the story, there is something for everyone within the pages of this novel. Additionally, despite clear pronouns, the main characters do not conform to traditional gender norms, which helps to make the book even more accessible to a wider audience of readers.

Like many novels for middle grade readers, the main characters are young—ten years old—and they have been tasked to resolve obstacles greater than one might expect for their age. Not only are they involved with the primary elements of the novel itself, but the twins’ backstory of having distant and incassessible parents implies that they have had to be independent much longer than is observed in this story. Young readers will appreciate not only the confidence placed in Turner and Page through the characters of this book, but readers will also find comfort in the nostalgic element of rediscovering favorite storybook characters from their childhood. Excellent in both writing and presentation, this book is a delight for library lovers of all ages.

This is a book for people who love books. When neglected twins Page and Turner lose their dad's valuable book, they go out into the book world and have amazing adventures, meeting new friends and learning about their own bravery and resourcefulness. I will always have a soft spot for books where kids have adventures that their parents don't know about, but that give them a better understanding and bring them closer to their families. This graphic novel is also really fun because of all the book characters that are part of the action. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.

Engaging middle grade graphic novel about twins Page and Turner along with well-known book characters coming to life and escaping into the main branch of the New York Public
Library. Suspenseful as well as fun to encounter beloved characters. The library setting is magical, and Christopher Lincoln describes it in wonderful detail.
Thanks to Netgalley for an eARC.

Really more of a 3.5 stars book. I again read this with my children in mind, and I think they would like it, and I think it has the potential to be a really strong series. I wish there were more jokes ( I always want more jokes in MG books, where are the jokes?!), and I loved the references to other stories new and old. I appreciated the blurbs for these books, especially since unlike their mom, my kids aren't familiar with as many of them. Though more then once, when reading a blurb, I thought "Spoilers!" I wish we got more of a sense of the actual Night Librarian. I wanted her to be more of a Doctor leading them on this wild journey instead of just disappearing most of it. The lesson about communicating was lovely. A lot of great potential, and I would definitely read and share this and the sequel with my kids.

"The Night Librarian" by Christopher Lincoln offers a captivating blend of mystery, fantasy, and adventure that will enchant readers of all ages. Set in the midst of a bustling library, this novel introduces us to the enigmatic character of Elizabeth, a librarian with a secret—she has the ability to communicate with books.

Lincoln masterfully crafts a narrative that seamlessly weaves together elements of the supernatural with the everyday world of libraries and literature. As Elizabeth delves deeper into the mysteries of the library, readers are taken on a thrilling journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected discoveries.

One of the most compelling aspects of the book is its vivid and imaginative portrayal of the library itself. Lincoln brings the setting to life with richly detailed descriptions that will make readers feel as though they are wandering the aisles alongside Elizabeth, surrounded by towering stacks of books and ancient manuscripts.

The characters in "The Night Librarian" are equally memorable, each with their own quirks and complexities. From the eccentric patrons who frequent the library to the enigmatic figures who lurk in its shadows, every character adds depth and intrigue to the story.

At its core, "The Night Librarian" is a tale about the power of books to transport us to other worlds and the magic that can be found within the pages of a good story. It's a book that will captivate readers from beginning to end, leaving them eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Elizabeth's extraordinary adventures.