Staff Picks

Rat

Why is it a pick?

The main character in this story of a French teenager is Celia who is known by the nickname Rat. She lives with her mother on the coast where they sell old and used things at the market. Events transpire that cause her to travel to London with her adopted little brother to meet her artist father for the first time.

Collection

Adult Fiction

Picked by

Diane

eBooks & Audiobooks

Big Read: In Search of Mockingbird

Submitted by dylan on March 2, 2010 - 10:18am.

Loretta Ellsworth presents on her book:

In Search of Mockingbird
Thursday, March 4 - 7:00pm
Rediscovered Bookshop

Loretta Ellsworth, author of the highly acclaimed teen fiction “In Search of Mockingbird,” will discuss the writing life, how authors find inspiration for their books, and the craft of writing at the Rediscovered Bookshop.

The Big Read Sponsors The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and bring the transformative power of literature into the lives of its citizens. The Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment.