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THE START OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH MORE THAN TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD!
Can you escape from what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world”? Follow along and solve the clues in this interactive adventure! From the co-author of Murdle Jr.: Sleuths on the Loose…
“A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, starred review
When Kyle Keeley learns that the world’s most famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has designed the town’s new library and is having an invitation-only lock-in on opening night, he’s determined to be there! But the tricky part isn’t getting into the library—it’s getting out. Because when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must catch every clue and solve every puzzle to find the hidden escape route!
Enjoy bonus content in the back—extra puzzles, an author Q&A, and more!
The Lemoncello books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed must-reads for classrooms and homes across America. Look for the whole series!
Mr. Lemoncello’s Very First Game (the prequel)
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library (also available as a graphic novel)
Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics (also coming soon as a graphic novel)
Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race
Mr. Lemoncello’s All-Star Breakout Game
Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket
Mr. Lemoncello’s Fantabulous Finale
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"Yes this book is more directed to a teen or young adult, but I found it quite charming. Sometimes you just need a fun and easy read! I found myself wanting to go to the library too. Great story, fun narrator. I would highly recommend this book for a family read! I think I'll get a copy for my nephew!"
— Samantha (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Pick up Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library for your kids to discover the coolest library in the world.”
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“A whole lot of fun…Delightful.”
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“A lighthearted parody of reality survival shows, the book reinvigorates the debate over the Dewey Decimal system and traditional library skills while celebrating teamwork, perseverance, and clever wits.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Book and game lovers alike will delve into this delicious tale and put on their thinking caps.”
— School Library Journal -
“This is sure to send many readers back for a second reading.”
— Children’s Literature -
“An ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman riddle master himself, Willy Wonka.”
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“Full of puzzles to think about, puns to groan at, and references to children’s book titles, this solid, tightly plotted read is a winner for readers and game-players alike.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Awards
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A New York Times bestseller
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An Amazon Best Book of the Month, June 2013
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Winner of the 2014 Agatha Award for Best Children's/YA
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Winner of the 2013 NAPPA Gold Award for Tweens & Teens
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A 2013 Cybils Award Finalist for Middle Grade Fiction
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A 2015 Beehive Award Nominee in Fiction
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Amazon Best Books of the Year for Children, 2013
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Listener Reviews
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" The whole family loved this audiobook! Everything was great about it! Completely recommend. "
— Blue Sky, 1/29/2026
About Chris Grabenstein
Chris Grabenstein is the multiple award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of many series of children’s and young adult novels. J. J. Grabenstein is an author, stage actress, and award–winning narrator who coauthors several of the fiction series with her husband, Chris Grabenstein.
About Jesse Bernstein
Jesse Bernstein is an audiobook narrator and winner of seven AudioFile Earphones Awards. His many works include The Battle of the Labyrinth, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Girls, Chasing Windmills, and Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson Series.