Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel

Illustrated by Douglas Holgate
$8.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Random House Graphic
On sale Nov 07, 2023 | 9780593484883
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile 720L | Fountas & Pinnell T
Sales rights: World

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THE START OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH MORE THAN TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD—NOW A FULL-COLOR, FUN-PACKED GRAPHIC NOVEL!

Can you escape from what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in all the world”? Follow along and solve the clues in this interactive graphic novel! From the co-author of Murdle Jr.: Sleuths on the Loose and illustrator of The Last Kids on Earth

“A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, starred review of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

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 solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route!

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
  • WINNER
    Amazon Best of the Year
  • WINNER | 2015
    Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award
  • WINNER | 2015
    Rhode Island Children's Book Award
  • WINNER | 2015
    North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award
  • WINNER | 2015
    Florida Sunshine State Book Award
  • WINNER | 2015
    Maine Student Book Award
  • WINNER | 2014
    Ohio Buckeye Children's Book Award
  • AWARD
    New York State Charlotte Award
  • AWARD
    New Hampshire Great Stone Face Award
  • AWARD
    South Dakota Prairie Pasque Award
  • NOMINEE
    Agatha Award-Best Children's/Young Adult
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    New York State Charlotte Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Missouri Mark Twain Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Nebraska Golden Sower Award
  • AWARD | 2016
    Amazon Best of the Month
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    North Carolina Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    South Dakota Prairie Pasque Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Kansas William Allen White Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Louisiana Young Reader's Choice Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Massachusetts Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fischer Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Colorado Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Georgia Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Hawaii Nene Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    New Hampshire Great Stone Face Award
  • HONOR | 2014
    Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Children's Book of the Year
  • SUBMITTED | 2014
    ALA Notable Children's Book
PRAISE FOR THE SERIES:

A New York Times bestselling series

44 state award lists and counting

"Discover the coolest library in the world." —James Patterson

"Lots of action and quirky humor." —The Washington Post

★ "A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka." —Booklist, starred review

★ "A winner for readers and game-players alike." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "A fun-filled, suspenseful intellectual puzzle." —Shelf Awareness, starred review

"Will have readers racing to pick up the next volume." —School Library Journal

Classroom Activities for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

About

THE START OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH MORE THAN TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD—NOW A FULL-COLOR, FUN-PACKED GRAPHIC NOVEL!

Can you escape from what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in all the world”? Follow along and solve the clues in this interactive graphic novel! From the co-author of Murdle Jr.: Sleuths on the Loose and illustrator of The Last Kids on Earth

“A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, starred review of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

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 solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route!

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

Awards

  • WINNER
    Amazon Best of the Year
  • WINNER | 2015
    Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award
  • WINNER | 2015
    Rhode Island Children's Book Award
  • WINNER | 2015
    North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award
  • WINNER | 2015
    Florida Sunshine State Book Award
  • WINNER | 2015
    Maine Student Book Award
  • WINNER | 2014
    Ohio Buckeye Children's Book Award
  • AWARD
    New York State Charlotte Award
  • AWARD
    New Hampshire Great Stone Face Award
  • AWARD
    South Dakota Prairie Pasque Award
  • NOMINEE
    Agatha Award-Best Children's/Young Adult
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    New York State Charlotte Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Missouri Mark Twain Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Nebraska Golden Sower Award
  • AWARD | 2016
    Amazon Best of the Month
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    North Carolina Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    South Dakota Prairie Pasque Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Kansas William Allen White Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Louisiana Young Reader's Choice Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Massachusetts Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fischer Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Colorado Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Georgia Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Hawaii Nene Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    New Hampshire Great Stone Face Award
  • HONOR | 2014
    Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Children's Book of the Year
  • SUBMITTED | 2014
    ALA Notable Children's Book

Praise

PRAISE FOR THE SERIES:

A New York Times bestselling series

44 state award lists and counting

"Discover the coolest library in the world." —James Patterson

"Lots of action and quirky humor." —The Washington Post

★ "A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka." —Booklist, starred review

★ "A winner for readers and game-players alike." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "A fun-filled, suspenseful intellectual puzzle." —Shelf Awareness, starred review

"Will have readers racing to pick up the next volume." —School Library Journal

Guides

Classroom Activities for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)