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Alcatraz Smedry, a thirteen‑year‑old with a knack for trouble, sets out with his companions to the Great Library of Alexandria in hopes of locating his absent father and grandfather. Their quest quickly turns perilous as they encounter the Library’s deadly Curators—undead, soul‑stealing wraiths—while facing off against one of the Scrivener’s Bones, a formidable half‑human, half‑machine mercenary. Together, they must navigate these dangers to uncover the secrets that lie within the ancient stacks.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Brandon Sanderson
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