The 113th Assistant Librarian

Oliver Wormwood is sure his new job in the library will be boring. Until he learns that books hold great power - and danger. By the end of his first day, Oliver has witnessed a death, been frozen by a book, met a perplexing number of cats, and fought off a horde of terrifying creatures. With...

When a thirteen-year-old boy gets a “boring” apprenticeship at a magical library, he discovers that books have power, cats are more than they seem, and the most dangerous place in the city has been right under his nose. Perfect for fans of the whimsical, bookish charm of The Lost Library!...

Oliver has settled into his life as the 113th assistant librarian. He loves his job - even though it sometimes includes battling giant crabs or fending off firedrakes - and his new friend, the mostly-human Agatha, is always on hand to help. But when he discovers a rare edition of a history book...

Oliver Wormwood is shocked when Library Director Thorne arrives in Blackmoor-upon-Wyvern to take control of the library. Even worse, the director has noticed that several especially volatile books are missing, so Oliver and Agatha set out to retrieve the overdue titles. Following a trail of...