--- product_id: 35157346 title: "The Knights of Crystallia: Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians" brand: "brandon sanderson" price: "$61.36" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/35157346-the-knights-of-crystallia-alcatraz-vs-the-evil-librarians store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Knights of Crystallia: Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians **Brand:** brandon sanderson **Price:** $61.36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Knights of Crystallia: Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians by brandon sanderson - **How much does it cost?** $61.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/35157346-the-knights-of-crystallia-alcatraz-vs-the-evil-librarians) ## Best For - brandon sanderson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted brandon sanderson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Knights of Crystallia is the third action-packed fantasy adventure in the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series for young readers by the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. These fast-paced and funny novels are now available in deluxe hardcover editions illustrated by Hayley Lazo. In this third Alcatraz adventure, Alcatraz Smedry has made it to the Free Kingdoms at last. Unfortunately, so have the evil Librarians--including his mother! Now Alcatraz has to find a traitor among the Knights of Crystallia, make up with his estranged father, and save one of the last bastions of the Free Kingdoms from the Evil Librarians. "Beneath the wild humor, there are surprisingly subtle messages about responsibility and courage." - School Library Journal ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Book 3 Of 6 | Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians | | Dimensions | 6 x 1 x 8.55 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | Grade Level | Preschool - 2 | | Isbn 10 | 0765378981 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0765378989 | | Item Weight | 14.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print Length | 320 pages | | Publication Date | April 19, 2016 | | Publisher | Starscape | | Reading Age | 8 - 12 years | ## Images ![The Knights of Crystallia: Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81190KdH1JL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alcatraz Series Review *by on Reviewed in the United States April 10, 2011* Below is an excerpt of my full review of the first four books in the Alcatraz series:This review goes in line with that of the Alcatraz series, more specifically the attitude of a Smedry. You see, they are trouble makers, and are prone to getting themselves into life threatening situations. They have an uncharacteristic attitude when dealing with any situation. The more danger, the more excited they are. Through thick and thin, Smedry's are rarely to be found with a sour mood. They are bubbly, charismatic, bold, audacious, and have a knack for getting themselves into trouble. Wait, I said that did I not? Gack! You see, I imitating a number of characters found in this book. Granpa Smedry, Alcatraz, talking dinosaurs. Yes, you read correctly, talking dinosaurs with a British accent, and as we know, those Brits are refined, calm, and well-mannered; dinosaurs are no exception! They really know how to cause trouble for Librarians, like eating the entire C section of the Science Fiction shelf and moving six books out of their proper places. Okay, so maybe they are useless as Bastille said... The only thing worse than talking dinosaurs are talking rocks, but I tell you, the dinosaurs are a treat! To round off this paragraph, I leave you this quote from Grandpa Smedry if you think I am making any of this up:I am a Smedry, and we do ridiculous, unexpected, eccentric things like this all the time.The Alcatraz series is a tremendously fun read. My friend that recommended Mistorn and Elantris did not bother giving these books a shot because of their young adult emphasis, despite being a lover of Sanderson's work. Aspiring Asimovs, what a horrible reason! Lots of fun, many laugh out loud moments, tons of humor and wit, with a great story to boot! The books are written from the first person perspective of Alcatraz Smedry, written as a biography of how he became the hero of the Free Kingdom and to dispel the many myths about how it happened. The books are much shorter than all of Sanderson's other works, easily read in two or three days, and are extremely enjoyable. I cannot recommend these books enough!Unfortunately Scholastic decided to not sign Sanderson for the fifth and final book. According to his assistant via Twitter, Sanderson will finish the series, but it's still a few years out, which is a shame. When I found out about this, I shook my fist at Scholastic and demanded they be burned alive with the Firebringer's Lens. You'll have to read the books to know what that's about ;) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Possibly the best series I've ever read. *by on Reviewed in the United States October 8, 2009* SPOILERS AHEAD>SPOILERS AHEAD>SPOILERS AHEAD>Ok, you've read past the warnings, so prepared to be shown some of the brilliance that comes from the mind of Brandon Sanderson.******************************************************************************************************************************"I glanced to the side, then jumped as I saw an enormous reptile crawling along the sides of the buildings towards us. Like a spider crawling across the front of a fence."Dragon!" I yelled, pointing."Brilliant observation, Smedley," Bastille noted besides me.I was too alarmed to make an amazing comeback. Fortunately, I'm the author of this book, so I can rewrite history as I feel necessary. Let's try that again.Ahem.I glanced to the side, whereupon I noticed a dangerous scaly lizard slithering its way along the sides of the buildings, obviously bent on devouring us all."Behold!" I bellowed. " 'Tis a foul beast of the netherhells. Stand behind me and I shall slay it!""Oh, Alcatraz," Bastille breathed. "Thou art awesomeish and manlyish""Lo, let it be such," I said."******************************************************************************************************************************This is the typical wit and banter on page after page of this wonderfully light hearted and imaginative Alcatraz series of books. It's full of ideas you wouldn't have dreamed of, such as having talents like tripping, being late, being obnoxious and breaking things! I was hooked from the very first book, and to me, it seems like Mr Sanderson gets better and better with each book! He even makes fun of himself a few times, calling his own fantasy books "boring" and that Brandon Sanderson is actually a pseudonym for Alcatraz Smedley, the hero of the book. How cool is that?This time, Alcatraz finally makes it back to the homeland he's never set foot on before- the Free Kingdom of Nalhalla. But even here the evil schemes of the wicked Librarians are afoot. But never fear, for Alcatraz and his friends and family are on the scene!This is a fab and fun book for all ages. If you havent read the first book- Alcatraz and the Evil Librarians, read it now!If you've read the first two books already, what are you waiting for? Grab this one ASAP!Did I like this book?I loved it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another good work from Sanderson *by on Reviewed in the United States March 31, 2010* I'm a fan of everything Sanderson writes, but I don't like his young adult series as much as his works for adults. The main character, Alcatraz, tends to go a bit over the top trying to convince people he's not a hero, and it gets to the point where you go "Ok, ok, you're trying to convince us you're not a hero - I get it" But that aside, the series is quite good. Sanderson riffs on Harry Potter, coming of age stories, family, and, well, everything else he can get ahold of in this series. It's really quite amusing, and his whacky magic system fits perfectly with the haphazard magical world he's created. The main hero ("I'm not a hero" quotes aside) is quite sarcastic - but likable, which is why I think the series ultimately works. Too many books have characters that just aren't very likable, and so readers react negatively to the book as well as the character. I can't stand the Thomas Covenant series, for example.In this book, the reader finally gets to see what the magical world is like (books 1 and 2 were set in our world), and it's as satisfying as you'd think. There's a brilliant parade of Smedry talents throughout the book, but the best minor character in the book just has to be the "good librarian" - she's an absolute riot.And, as always, I recommend reading the end of this Alcatraz book first. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/35157346-the-knights-of-crystallia-alcatraz-vs-the-evil-librarians](https://www.desertcart.us/products/35157346-the-knights-of-crystallia-alcatraz-vs-the-evil-librarians) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-05*