Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians [Hardcover]

Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librariansis the first action-packed fantasy adventure in the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series for young readers by the #1New York Timesbestselling author Brandon Sanderson. These fast-paced and funny novels are now available in deluxe hardcover editions illustrated by Hayley Lazo.

On his thirteenth birthday, foster child Alcatraz Smedry gets a bag of sand in the mail-his only inheritance from his father and mother. He soon learns that this is no ordinary bag of sand. It is quickly stolen by the cult of evil Librarians who are taking over the world by spreading misinformation and suppressing truth. Alcatraz must stop them, using the only weapon he has: an incredible talent for breaking things.

In this original, hysterical homage to fantasy literature, Sanderson's first novel for youth recalls the best inArtemis FowlandA Series of Unfortunate Events. -VOYA

About this guide
The questions and activities that follow are intended to enhance your reading of Brandon Sandersons Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians novels. The guide has been developed in alignment with the Common Core State Standards; however please feel free to adapt this content to suit the needs and interests of your students or reading group participants.

Brandon Sandersonis the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofThe RithmatistandSteelheart, both of which were selected for the American Library Associations Teens Top Ten list. Hes also written many popular and award-winning books for adults. His middle-grade series, Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians, is now available in deluxe hardcover editions from Starscape.

Hayley Lazogrew up just outside Washington, D.C. Her art can be found at art-zealot.deviantart.com.
About this series
Brandon Sanderson turns readers understanding of literary genres upside-down and backward in this lively adventure series. IlCš