Publisher's Synopsis
Eleanor "Ellie" Whitmore has always found solace in the pages of a book. Growing up in the quiet town of Willowmere, Ellie spent endless afternoons tucked away in her dad's secondhand bookstore, Turning Pages, dreaming of brave heroes and happy endings while dodging pranks from her younger brother, Max. For Ellie, stories aren't just entertainment-they're a way to make sense of the world.
Her favorite hideaway is the local library, where she disappears into quiet corners, losing herself in the comforting smell of old paper and the soft rustle of turning pages. But one rainy afternoon, Ellie's world changes forever. Wandering into a forgotten section of the library, she discovers a peculiar bookshelf with hinges with a push, the entire bookcase swings open, revealing a hidden staircase.
Curiosity leads Ellie to an underground library unlike anything she's ever seen-a magical space where books shimmer faintly and whisper as if alive. When Ellie has the guidance of Percival who calls her a Page Master. Under Percival's instruction, she is whisked into the story itself, only to return with something-or someone-unexpected.
Now, Ellie must navigate the delicate balance between her world and the magical realm of stories. With the real world at risk, and her beloved tales in danger of unraveling, she discovers that heroes don't always start brave-but they grow along the way. As the fate of both worlds hangs in the balance, Ellie learns that while books can guide her, it's her own courage that will write the ending.
