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Unshelved opens the door to Mallville Public Library, a place where the ordinary turns extraordinary. From a freedom‑of‑expression comic page to a book‑beaver mascot, each chapter spotlights the everyday chaos of library life. Amid misplaced titles, rebellious teens, and outspoken characters, the librarians remain the steady, quiet heroes who keep the shelves—and order—intact.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Bill Barnes
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