The Book Crushers Club: Into The Bewilderness
For Grades 3 - 5
If you're a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader, it's Book Crushin' Time! Come hang out with us at the Westover Library, as we join forces to discuss how we CRUSHED...Into The Bewilderness!! New members are always welcome! Oh! And just so you know, snacks and juice will be provided to help you power up!
**Book Crushers will receive a backpack button, featuring Into The Bewilderness, at the end of this program.
We are discussing:
- Sept. 9: "Into The Bewilderness" by Gus Gordon
- Oct. 14: "The League of Littles" by Casey Lyall
- Nov. 11: "Supa Nova" by Chanté Timothy
- Dec. 9: "The Fairytale Fixers: Cinderella" by Deborah Underwood
NO REGISTRATION. To pick up a reserved print copy for this month's book club, please visit the Westover Library, beginning at 4:30 p.m., on Tuesday, September 2nd. Books are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If print copies are unavailable, patrons are encouraged to check out digital copies.
For more information, contact 703-228-5260.
- Date:
- Tuesday, September 9, 2025
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 4:30pm
- Location:
- Longfellow Room
- Library:
- Westover Library
- Audience:
- Events for Elementary Schoolers
- Categories:
- Book Discussion Kids Activities
- Calendar:
- Arlington Public Library
Book Description:
In the Bewilderness, life is good.
Best friends Luis (the large furry one) and Pablo (the small furry one) spend their days wandering through nature, playing songs on the guitar, and eating Slow Joe McNally’s pinecone porridge with their neighbors.
When dreamer Luis receives an unexpected invitation to attend a performance of The Weary Mermaid in the big, bustling city, he finds it hard to ignore the allure of the bright lights.
Luckily, he doesn’t have to go it alone—and it’s a good thing, because it’s a long journey through the Bewilderness, and Luis has many questions. Will they meet laser-eyed gargoyles, zombie chickens, or tyrannical cow rulers? Will they get there on time? Why is quicksand so slow if it’s called quicksand? Thankfully, with his grumpy but loyal best friend by his side, they’ll soon find out.
. . . Or will they?