Book 3 in the 113th Assistant Librarian series, this middle-grade fantasy adventure follows Oliver Wormwood as he faces his most dangerous library quest yet. 'A thrilling, hilarious adventure, full of books, magic and surprises.' Judith Rossell, award-winning author of The Midwatch 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 retired pirates, apprentice mages and a snail the size of a cottage, will they survive the magical books long enough to return home?

Details

ISBN13: 9781761356612
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 272
Edition:
Publication Date: 06 Oct 2026
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Publication City, Country: Hawthorn, Australia
Dimensions (cm): 20.5(H)x13.7(L)x2.6(W)374
Weight (gm): 374

Author Biography

Stuart Wilson lives in Naarm/Melbourne with his wife and son. He is the author of The 113th Assistant Librarian and the Prometheus High books. He wishes to make it clear he finds auctions very stressful, has never been a member of a book club, nor has he ever infiltrated a magical boarding school. He did, however, once stand on the rim of an active volcano.

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