Ink and Bone
Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine is a Bound for Schools & Libraries edition published by Turtleback on April 5, 2016. This young adult fantasy novel presents a reimagined history where the Great Library of Alexandria has endured, exerting control over knowledge and governing its distribution across major cities. The story follows Jess Brightwell, who, while training to serve the Library, grapples with his family’s illegal book trade and the moral complexities of loyalty and knowledge.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that intertwines action and adventure with elements of love and romance. As Jess navigates his role as a spy for his family, he faces a pivotal moment when a friend’s invention threatens the Library’s authority. The book explores themes of power, knowledge, and the consequences of defiance in a world where the ownership of books is forbidden. With 370 pages, this edition is designed for educational use, making it suitable for school and library collections.
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For use in schools and libraries only. In an exhilarating new series, New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine rewrites history, creating a dangerous world where the Great Library of Alexandria has survived the test of time…. Ruthless and supremely powerful, the Great Library 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….
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