Level B (Menengah)
During renovation work beneath London’s busy streets, construction workers discovered a hidden room filled with books. Maya, a young archaeologist, was called to investigate. The underground chamber appeared to be a secret library from World War II, where people had preserved banned books during the bombing raids.
Among the dusty volumes, she found a diary belonging to a librarian named Elizabeth Cooper, who had organized a network of book lovers to protect valuable literature from destruction. The diary described secret meetings, close calls with authorities, and a passionate dedication to preserving knowledge for future generations.
Maya worked with local historians to trace Elizabeth’s descendants, eventually finding her granddaughter in Cambridge. Together, they created a special exhibition at the city museum, showcasing the books and telling the story of these brave literary guardians.
The discovery sparked important discussions about the value of free access to literature and the courage of ordinary people in extraordinary times.
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Why did Elizabeth Cooper and her friends create the secret library?
How did Maya’s discovery impact the present-day community?
