Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

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."
  • WINNER
    Amazon Best of the Year
  • WINNER | 2017
    California Young Reader Medal
  • 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
    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
    Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Kansas William Allen White Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Louisiana Young Reader's Choice Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Hawaii Nene Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Colorado Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace 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

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."

Awards

  • WINNER
    Amazon Best of the Year
  • WINNER | 2017
    California Young Reader Medal
  • 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
    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
    Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Kansas William Allen White Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2016
    Louisiana Young Reader's Choice Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Hawaii Nene Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Colorado Children's Book Award
  • NOMINEE | 2015
    Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace 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.)