
By Anna James, Paola Escobar (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Pages & Co. series
A girl discovers she can enter books, uncovering secrets about her missing mother.
Eleven-year-old Tilly Pages finds solace in her grandparents' bookshop after her mother's disappearance. When beloved characters like Anne of Green Gables and Alice from Wonderland come to life, Tilly learns she can bookwander into any story. Her newfound ability leads to thrilling adventures, but lurking danger and hidden secrets challenge her to solve the mystery of her mother's fate. Can Tilly navigate the magical world of books to uncover the truth? Dive into a tale where imagination knows no bounds and every page holds a new surprise.
A USA Today Bestselling book!A Barnes & Noble Book of the Month!A 2019 Kids’ Indie Next List Pick!A National Bestseller! “An affectionate ode to books and book lovers.” –Publishers Weekly An enchanting story about the magic of books and the power of imagination from debut author Anna James. Perfect for fans of Inkheart, The Land of Stories, and Story Thieves. Since her mother’s disappearance, eleven-year-old Tilly Pages has found comfort in the stories at Pages & Co., her grandparents’ bookshop. But when her favorite characters, Anne of Green Gables and Alice from Wonderland, start showing up at the shop, Tilly’s adventures become very real. Not only can she follow Anne and Alice into their books, she discovers she can bookwander into any story she chooses. Tilly’s new ability leads her to fun and exciting adventures, but danger may be lurking on the very next page… When new secrets are uncovered, it’s up to Tilly to solve the mystery of what happened to her mother all those years ago. From debut author Anna James comes a charming and exciting adventure about a bookish young heroine, a mysterious librarian, and a magical bookshop that will delight book lovers everywhere. Praise for Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers -“A loving testament to the powerful magic of books and imagination.” –Kirkus Reviews-“Delightful! A Joy of a book.”–Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink & Stars -“A lovely and enchanting read, whether you’re 9 years old or 49 years old.” –The Belfast Telegraph
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