How can you NOT love a book reading and writing little bug out to save the school library? Exactly. Eddie is a bug living the life, or rather trying to rescue Aunt Min, stop his bitty buggy brother from being squished, and experience the wonders of the library before its too late. The new librarian, if one could even call her that, is nothing short of an enemy of the written word. Good thing there's a ghost of a chance of putting her in her place before it's too late. I mean, who else would the mysterious stickies have been left/written by? Certainly not anyone so small and easy to overlook as a bright green little bug with a penchant for the classics....certainly not indeed.

A great reminder that "a person's a person, no matter how small"...well said, Stuart Little...and very applicable here as we see the might and power of one teeny tiny voice against the forces that be. ( )

A totally engaging and thoughtful novel by another family favourite Linda Bailey with illustrations by Victoria Jamieson.

In The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library we meet Eddie a heroic young bug with a bright green exoskeleton. Eddie loves to read thanks to his amazing Aunt Min who has shared her love of books and libraries with the young bug. When Min doesn’t return from the library one day, Eddie makes it his mission to leave Classroom 19 and rescue her. Encountering many dangers along the way including Squishers, spiders, a mouse and a horrid substitute librarian, Eddie not only saves Aunt Min but also the Ferny Creek Library.

Linda Bailey has woven an adventurous tale sure to hook readers with it’s suspense, heroism, and bravery. We love everything by Linda Bailey, she has such a beautiful way with words and has created many quotable moments in Tiny Hero. Throughout the novel she reminds us of many books we have grown up loving and also ensuring many new and exciting books are featured. Eddie encounters Stuart Little, Anne of Green Gables, The Day The Crayons Quit and so many more. She has included a full rundown of all the stories featured at the back of the novel. Victoria Jamieson’s illustrations make the characters come to life with their big smiling eyes and hilarious expressions. She captures the awful Ms Grisch to a tee. A fantastic book that will speak to the hearts of educators and librarians, parents and children. One certain to become a classic in the vein of Charlotte’s Web. With a beautiful message about persistence, change-making, and trying your best, The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library is a must read. “Books...They light the way.” - Aunt Min ( )

“There are many little ways to enlarge your world. Love of books is the best of all.” – Jacqueline Kennedy
A very small bug takes on a mountainous task as he sets out on a rescue. He solves his way through the pages of the library, inspiring young readers to look up these classics and discover all the new worlds. This book carries with it the important message that even the smallest soul can overcome hurdles as long as they use their smarts and keep at it.

A delightful story! Can a tiny, shiny green bug named Eddie save his aunt? That's hard enough, but can he save an entire school library? If you're a champion of libraries and librarians and the power of books, read this heartwarming tale of a little guy whose motto is "try." Woven throughout, the references to beloved stories and characters, authors and illustrators, made me smile. A definite addition to our elementary/intermediate school library! ( )