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Django Wexler (www.djangowexler.com) is a self-proclaimed computer/fantasy/sci-fi geek and fulltime fantasy writer. Django's first book, an epic fantasy novel for adults, was published by Roc in Summer 2013. The Forbidden Library is his first novel for children.
Praise for The Forbidden Library Vaguely reminiscent of Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and Inkheart all rolled into one, it s good fun... Working in the grand tradition of children s fantasy, Wexler s off to a promising start. Kirkus Reviews By giving the richly textured literary adventures teeth and by placing subplots both inside and outside the books, Wexler dexterously avoids the it s only a story pitfall that might distance readers from the action, while the wondrous Library will gratify book lovers and fantasy experts alike. Horn Book Fans of Harry Potter and Cornelia Funke's Inkheart (2003) will relish that the library houses magical books . . . It's a joy to watch the dutiful Alice develop her innate curiosity and become a proactive, resourceful heroine, matching wits with snarky cats, dangerous beasts, and a certain smug boy. This is a charming, adventuresome fantasy from a promising new author. Booklist Wexler ingeniously creates an inventive world with interesting creatures and frightening situations. School Library Journal
