I loved this book and the sequels that followed it! They are full of action and adventure and I love doing the puzzles that the author includes. This book is exciting and is a real page-turner.
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
By Chris Grabenstein
Book 1 of 5 in the
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Book Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 5 | T | 4.5 | 47493 |
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory meets A Night in the Museum in this action-packed New York Times Bestseller from Chris Grabenstein, coauthor of I Funny, Treasure Hunters and other bestselling series with James Patterson!
Kyle Keeley is the class clown and a huge fan of all games—board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative gamemaker in the world, just so happens to be the genius behind the construction of the new town library. Lucky Kyle wins a coveted spot as one of twelve kids invited for an overnight sleepover in the library, hosted by Mr. Lemoncello and riddled with lots and lots of games. But when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route!
Don't miss the next puzzle-packed adventure—Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics—coming in January 2016!
"Discover the coolest library in the world." —James Patterson, #1 New York Timesbestselling author
34 STATE AWARDS AND COUNTING -- INCLUDING THE SUNSHINE STATE AWARD!
Starred Review, Booklist
* “An ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.”
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
*"Full of puzzles to think about, puns to groan at . . . this solid, tightly plotted read is a winner for readers and game-players alike."
Kyle Keeley is the class clown and a huge fan of all games—board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative gamemaker in the world, just so happens to be the genius behind the construction of the new town library. Lucky Kyle wins a coveted spot as one of twelve kids invited for an overnight sleepover in the library, hosted by Mr. Lemoncello and riddled with lots and lots of games. But when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route!
Don't miss the next puzzle-packed adventure—Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics—coming in January 2016!
"Discover the coolest library in the world." —James Patterson, #1 New York Timesbestselling author
34 STATE AWARDS AND COUNTING -- INCLUDING THE SUNSHINE STATE AWARD!
Starred Review, Booklist
* “An ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.”
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
*"Full of puzzles to think about, puns to groan at . . . this solid, tightly plotted read is a winner for readers and game-players alike."
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN-13: 9780307931474
ISBN-10: 0307931471
Published on 6/24/2014
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 336
Book Reviews (226)
Have you ever been stuck in a library for 2 days strate? Well Carl has. He and his friends need to servive in the library to win the big prise if you have not read this story I recommend you to read it!!!!!!!Such a good book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love this book!!!So good!!!!!!Wish I could of had the same oportunity as the kid who got stuck in the library.Such a good book!!!One of the best books ever!!!!!!!!!
Really, really, REALLY good book about a library that is technology advanced, and it's really cool, and the contest is really awesome, and I think this book is for ages 10 to 14.
Funny, long, and entertaining, this book keeps on the edge till the end!
Great book!
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sooooooooooooo gooooood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I really love this book. I read Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics. I can't wait to read the 3rd book in the trilogy.
This book is full of suspence that you can barly sit in you seat when you are reading it it is a grate book
Mr. lemonchello's library was a great book it had so many magical things like flying books it was awesome and I can't wait to read the whole series