Caine, Rachel creator author. text Alternative histories (Fiction) Dystopias. nyu New York New American Library 2015 monographic eng

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355 pages ; 22 cm. "Ruthless and supremely powerful, the Great Library is now a presence in every major city, governing the flow of knowledge to the masses. Alchemy allows the Library to deliver the content of the greatest works of history instantly, but the personal ownership of books is expressly forbidden ... When his friend inadvertently commits heresy by creating a device that could change the world, Jess discovers that those who control the Great Library believe that knowledge is more valuable than any human life--and soon both heretics and books will burn"-- Dust jacket flap. Rachel Caine. Alexandrian Library Juvenile fiction Libraries Juvenile fiction Books Juvenile fiction Young adult fiction Fantasy 813/.6 9780451472397 2015001509 DLC 151010 20190501230456.0 893894946 eng