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Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics by Chris Grabenstein
SKU
047010
ISBN
9780553510423
Grade 3-8
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Product Overview
- In this second installment, Mr. Lemoncello hosts his first-ever Library Olympics—but when books start going missing, can Kyle solve the mystery?
- Discusses banned books and freedom of speech in an action-packed adventure full of riddles, puzzles, and wordplay
- Includes a bonus puzzle just for readers, instructions for making your own decoder, and a reading list of all the titles mentioned in the text
Description
Your favorite characters and your favorite library are back in a new installment! In this adventure, kids from all over America are invited to compete in Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics. But when books start going missing from the library, can Kyle and his friends solve the mystery? This thrilling adventure discusses banned books and the importance of freedom of speech and is packed with riddles, puzzles, wordplay, and more that is sure to delight. At the end of the book is a list of all the real-life books mentioned throughout the novel. This list is an excellent collection of both recent and classic titles and would be a great jumping-off point. A bonus puzzle aimed directly at readers, a clue regarding the bonus puzzle, and instructions for making your own decoder are also included. 320 pgs, pb.
Publisher's Description of Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics by Chris Grabenstein
The world-famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello is at it again! This time
Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from across America for the first-ever
LIBRARY OLYMPICS. Kyle Keeley knows that the competition is fierce! But
something suspicious is going on—books are missing from the shelves! Is
someone trying to censor what the kids are reading? Now it’s not just a
game, and Kyle and his friends will have to band together to get to the
bottom of this mystery. Let the games begin!
Category Description for Mr. Lemoncello Series
When 12-year-old Kyle is chosen to compete to escape Mr. Lemoncello’s new library—using only what he finds in the library—he doesn’t know it’s only the beginning of his adventures. Throughout the five-book series, readers solve riddles and puzzles alongside the characters. Packing in tons of references to real-life authors and books, this series educates readers about libraries, banned books, fact-checking, fiction and nonfiction, and more. A delightful series that is sure to enchant any kiddo who loves books, games, puzzles—or all of the above!
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-8 |
| Brand: | Yearling Books |
| Author: | Chris Grabenstein |
| ISBN: | 9780553510423 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.8125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.5 |
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