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Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians (Alcatraz, #1)

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Fantasy Young Adult Fiction

by Brandon Sanderson

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3.87 (13.5K ratings)
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description 308 pages

Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson holds a well received rating of 3.87 out of 5, based on 13.5K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 308 pages.

About Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians

Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians is the first adventure in a fantasy series for young readers by the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. The fast-paced and funny series is now available in deluxe hardcover editions illustrated by Hayley Lazo.On his thirteenth birthday, foster child Alcatraz Smedry gets a bag of sand in the mail-his only inheritance from his father and mother. He soon learns that this is no ordinary bag of sand. It is quickly stolen by the cult of evil Librarians who are taking over the world by spreading misinformation and suppressing truth. Alcatraz must stop them, using the only weapon he has: an incredible talent for breaking things.

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Author Brandon Sanderson
Published 2007
Pages 308
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction
Average Rating 3.87 / 5.00
Total Ratings 13,474

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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13.5K ratings
With a rating of 3.87, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians?

Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians worth reading?

Based on 13.5K reader ratings, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians has an average score of 3.87 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians?

Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians has 308 pages.

Who wrote Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians?

Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians was written by Brandon Sanderson. It was first published in 2007.

What is the ISBN for Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians?

The ISBN-13 for Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians is 9780439925500.0.

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