T is for Tess Noreen
In a Nutshell: Tess Noreen is the proprietor of Two-Timin' Tess's Tavern, located in Skunk Corners next door to the bank. She serves food, drink, and a large helping of help to those who need it the worst.
Biggest Secret: Who she's been kissing on the sly.
Favorite Line: "You leave that to me." Often said with a wicked smile.
Born to Take Care
I attract strays. Everyone says so, and I reckon they’re
right. All these folks in Skunk Corners who need just a little help, and how
could I not reach out a hand? It’s the curse—or the blessing—I was born with,
that I will try to save them all.
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The series is The Ninja Librarian, with three books, suitable for ages 8
or 9 and up (way up--adults love the books too!). And while the
narrator is Big Al,
there is no question that the star is the Ninja Librarian himself. A
mysterious character, he has only a single name--Tom--and has never told
Al much of anything about himself, though bits leak through--everyone
knows he grew up in the city--some city--and doesn't know country stuff
very well. He's quick study, though, and can think of things no one else
would dream of. Then he turns around and gets others to think as
creatively.
Tess is an important character in all three books, but like Peggy, she really comes into her own in Book 3.
The Ninja Librarian’s back in town, school’s out, and all’s right with the
world…or is it? Big Al may be looking forward to spending her time swimming in the
creek and wandering the hills, but Peggy’s looking forward to a life of
drudgery. If Al can’t find a way to sway her pa, the brightest kid in Skunk
Corners is going to take drastic action. With a mystery from the past haunting one of the
houses and creating the biggest threat yet to the town, Big Al’s going to be
kept busy this summer, and not just with practicing her moves for the Ninja
Librarian!
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Ah, a tavern keeper with a heart of gold. Sounds like someone I'd like to meet. And I love the name of her tavern.
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That tavern name was one of those rare and to-be-treasured flashes of brilliance :) Probably got an assist from my fondness for alliteration.
DeleteI love her favorite line and the wicked smile... Thanks for visiting my blog
ReplyDeleteShe's a force to be reckoned with. It took me most of the first book to figure that out :)
DeleteI love Tess. Who *is* she kissing on the sly?
ReplyDeleteHave you read the Problem with Peggy? No telling secrets, though!
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