Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about The Museum of Lost and Found by Leila Sales. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
The first 12 participants to register will receive a free copy of the book, generously purchased by the Friends of the Library. You must attend the book club meeting in order to keep the book.
Additional copies are available for checkout at BPL and on the Libby app.
Book Summary:
Vanessa isn't sure which happened first: finding the abandoned museum or losing her best friend, Bailey. She doesn't know what to do with herself now that Bailey has left her behind-but when she stumbles upon an empty forgotten museum, her purpose becomes clear. Vanessa starts filling the museum with her own artifacts and memories, hoping perhaps if she can find the right way to tell the story of her broken friendship, she can figure out how to make it whole again.
As Vanessa's museum grows, it seems like the place might have the answers to other questions, too. Like why a mysterious work of art was left behind. Or how to deal with a military dad who's trying to parent from thousands of miles away. Or why Vanessa's bad habit is getting harder and harder to quit. Or even, maybe, how to set the past to rest and find a way to move forward.
Moving and charming, The Museum of Lost and Found is about how we grow apart from some people as we grow up-and how sometimes we can new pieces of ourselves in the aftermath.
Questions? Email Sarah Hanst, Children's Library Specialist - shanst@bentonvillear.com
Bentonville Public Library is located just 3 blocks south of the Downtown Square, at 405 S. Main Street in Bentonville, Arkansas. Facility amenities include an engaging adult collection with private study rooms, vibrant children's and teen spaces, community meeting rooms, genealogy research center and café.