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Synopsis
Ruthless and supremely powerful, the Great Library of Alexandria is now a presence in every major city, governing the flow of knowledge to the masses. Alchemy allows the Library to deliver the content of the greatest works of history instantly--but the personal ownership of books is expressly forbidden. Jess Brightwell believes in the value of the Library, but the majority of his knowledge comes from illegal books obtained by his family. Jess has been sent to be his family's spy, but his loyalties are tested in the final months of his training to enter the Library's service. When his friend inadvertently commits heresy by creating a device that could change the world, Jess discovers that those who control the Great Library believe knowledge is more valuable than any human life--and soon both heretics and books will burn... --Publisher's website.
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Is Ink and Bone (The Great Library) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Teens will encounter themes of government censorship, book burning, and characters dying for forbidden knowledge. Violence includes executions and people being burned alive (not graphically detailed).
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love dystopian worlds and stories about the power of books will be hooked by this tale of a spy torn between loyalty to his family and his love of knowledge.