The Dark Talent: Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians [Hardcover]

The Dark Talentis the fifth action-packed fantasy adventure in the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series for young readers by the #1New York Timesbestselling author Brandon Sanderson. This never-before-published, fast-paced, and funny novel is now available in a deluxe hardcover edition, illustrated by Hayley Lazo.

Alcatraz Smedry has successfully defeated the army of Evil Librarians and saved the kingdom of Mokia. Too bad he managed to break the Smedry Talents in the process. Even worse, his father is trying to enact a scheme that could ruin the world, and his friend, Bastille, is in a coma. To revive her, Alcatraz must infiltrate the Highbrary--known as The Library of Congress to Hushlanders--the seat of Evil Librarian power. Without his Talent to draw upon, can Alcatraz figure out a way to save Bastille and defeat the Evil Librarians once and for all?

Like Lemony Snicket and superhero comics rolled into one. Publishers Weekly, starred review

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-dlÓÏ