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 adventures—Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics and Mr. Lemoncello's Great LIbrary Race! "Discover the coolest library in the world." —James Patterson, #1 New York Timesbestselling author 44 STATE AWARD LISTS 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."
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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)
“Pick up Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library for your kids to discover the coolest library in the world.”
— James Patterson“A whole lot of fun…Delightful.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review“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.”
— Booklist (starred review)“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.”
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Chris Grabenstein is a New York Times bestselling author who has collaborated with James Patterson on numerous books, including the I Funny series and Daniel X: Armageddon. He lives in New York City.
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.