Fun and engaging story about a young boy who gets invited to the grand opening of a new library, only to discover that he is not permitted to leave without first solving a series of challenging riddles. The story includes plenty of mystery, and no small amount of comedy, as this teenager named Kyle gets caught in the web of a library designer who also happens to be a game maker! Readers will have to use their brains if they want to help Kyle escape from perhaps the craziest library in the world. At the end of the book is an interview with the author and a clue to help readers decipher a bonus puzzle hidden in the book. A reading list of all the real-life books mentioned in the story is also included. 290 pgs, pb. ~ Mike
Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein
SKU
048703
ISBN
9780307931474
Grade 4-8
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Product Overview
- Meet Kyle, a young boy attempting Mr. Lemoncello’s library challenge—be the first contestant to solve the puzzles and escape the library
- This adventure packed with riddles, puzzles, wordplay, literature, and much more reveals the value of libraries and literature to kids
- Readers can solve puzzles alongside the characters, and a final puzzle at the end of the book is presented directly for readers to decipher
- Includes an interview with the author, a bonus clue for readers, and a reading list of all the real-life titles mentioned
Description
Publisher's Description of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein
Kyle Keeley is the class clown and a huge fan of all gamesboard 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!
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: | 4-8 |
| Brand: | Yearling Books |
| ISBN: | 9780307931474 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.1875 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.5 |
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