Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

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$6.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Yearling
24 per carton
On sale Apr 02, 2024 | 978-0-593-89720-1
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile 720L | Fountas & Pinnell T
Sales rights: US Only
Now a Nickelodeon Original Movie!
Over 100 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List
44 State Award Lists!
 
Discover what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world” in this fun-filled, action-packed bestseller from the much-loved co-author of I Funny and Treasure Hunters!
 
“A worthy successor to. . . Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, Starred Review

When Kyle 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! 

Don't miss bonus content in the back of the book—extra puzzles, an author Q&A, and more! And look for the puzzle-packed sequels—Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics and Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race!

“Full of puzzles to think about, puns to groan at . . . this solid, tightly plotted read is a winner for readers and game-players alike.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
  • WINNER
    Amazon Best of the Year
  • WINNER | 2017
    California Young Reader Medal
  • WINNER | 2015
    North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award
  • WINNER | 2015
    Rhode Island Children's Book Award
  • WINNER | 2015
    Maryland Black-Eyed Susan 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
    Massachusetts Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    New York State Charlotte Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    North Carolina Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Nebraska Golden Sower Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Missouri Mark Twain Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    South Dakota Prairie Pasque Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award
  • AWARD | 2016
    Amazon Best of the Month
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Kansas William Allen White Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Louisiana Young Reader's Choice Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Hawaii Nene Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Colorado Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fischer Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Georgia Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    New Hampshire Great Stone Face Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice 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
 
"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

Educator Guide for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(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.)

Classroom Activities for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

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.)

Discussion Guide for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Provides questions, discussion topics, suggested reading lists, introductions and/or author Q&As, which are intended to enhance reading groups’ experiences.

(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

Now a Nickelodeon Original Movie!
Over 100 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List
44 State Award Lists!
 
Discover what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world” in this fun-filled, action-packed bestseller from the much-loved co-author of I Funny and Treasure Hunters!
 
“A worthy successor to. . . Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, Starred Review

When Kyle 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! 

Don't miss bonus content in the back of the book—extra puzzles, an author Q&A, and more! And look for the puzzle-packed sequels—Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics and Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race!

“Full of puzzles to think about, puns to groan at . . . this solid, tightly plotted read is a winner for readers and game-players alike.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

Awards

  • WINNER
    Amazon Best of the Year
  • WINNER | 2017
    California Young Reader Medal
  • WINNER | 2015
    North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award
  • WINNER | 2015
    Rhode Island Children's Book Award
  • WINNER | 2015
    Maryland Black-Eyed Susan 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
    Massachusetts Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    New York State Charlotte Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    North Carolina Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Nebraska Golden Sower Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Missouri Mark Twain Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    South Dakota Prairie Pasque Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award
  • AWARD | 2016
    Amazon Best of the Month
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Kansas William Allen White Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Louisiana Young Reader's Choice Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Hawaii Nene Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Colorado Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fischer Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Georgia Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    New Hampshire Great Stone Face Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice 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
 
"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

Educator Guide for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(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.)

Classroom Activities for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

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.)

Discussion Guide for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Provides questions, discussion topics, suggested reading lists, introductions and/or author Q&As, which are intended to enhance reading groups’ experiences.

(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.)