I want to read the actual "book that no one ever read" himself, instead of a book about the book that no one ever read!

Most other reviews say the illustrations are creepy, and I agree, but not that much creepier than [b:The Pagemaster|763506|The Pagemaster|David Kirschner|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1387727061l/763506._SX50_.jpg|749591] (book or movie) is to me. The only other downside was that I wished the book were longer- the ending felt abrupt. Other than that, it's a cute idea and story by one of my favorite Middle grades and YA authors ([b:Inkheart|28194|Inkheart (Inkworld, #1)|Cornelia Funke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1538266636l/28194._SX50_.jpg|2628323]!) ( )

This book is so cute. It is very reminiscent of the movie The Pagemaster. The books all have their own personalities, and Morry wants to be read. He wants what the other library books do not. He wants sticky fingers and chocolate smudges. Most of all he wants read. A fabulous book for any age, with really fun illustrations. ( )

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Books are all so different, just like people are different. Morry is a young book on the shelf and longs to be read. He wants fingerprints, smudges, and bent corners. The older books in the library tell him he’s better off just staying on the shelves, but he’s persistent and decides that anything’s better for him than living a life of nothingness. He's thinking about jumping off the shelf in hopes of being discovered when a book named Jane gives him a shove and Morry falls to his back. This part is quite scary as some of the books prove to be a little violent. Follow along in the story to find out if Morry will ever be discovered.

What an imagination it took to write this book. The faces on the books are so realistic and the conversations between the books are hilarious. When you study the faces on the books, you’ll notice that they're the true authors themselves! I thought the illustrations were very colorful and interesting. Once you get to the end, the author mentions all of her favorite authors that she’s enjoyed in her life, some of which are used in the book. It’s thought-provoking even for adults when you think about how some of the classic authors are all smudged up with heavy wear, and then others haven’t been touched at all. Overall, it’s a good book that kids will enjoy.

4**** ( )