Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library

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Call Number: Y Fiction / Grabenstein, Chris, Kids Book / Fiction / Mystery / Grabenstein, Chris
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch, Traverwood Branch

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	Y Fiction / Grabenstein, Chris	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	Y Fiction / Grabenstein, Chris	4-week checkout	Due 05-05-2024
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	Y Fiction / Grabenstein, Chris	4-week checkout	Due 05-17-2024
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	Y Fiction / Grabenstein, Chris	4-week checkout	Due 05-07-2024
Malletts Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Fiction / Mystery / Grabenstein, Chris	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Malletts Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Fiction / Mystery / Grabenstein, Chris	4-week checkout	Due 05-02-2024
Traverwood Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Fiction / Mystery / Grabenstein, Chris	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Traverwood Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Fiction / Mystery / Grabenstein, Chris	4-week checkout	Due 04-28-2024
Westgate Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Fiction / Mystery / Grabenstein, Chris	4-week checkout	In transit
Westgate Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Fiction / Mystery / Grabenstein, Chris	4-week checkout	Due 05-16-2024
Pittsfield Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Fiction / Mystery / Grabenstein, Chris	4-week checkout	Due 05-24-2024

"Twelve-year-old Kyle gets to stay overnight in the new town library, designed by his hero (the famous gamemaker Luigi Lemoncello), with other students but finds that come morning he must work with friends to solve puzzles in order to escape"--Provided by publisher.

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librarians submitted by unknown on July 30, 2013, 2:31pm I know what you are thinking- she works in a library so of course she is going to love this book. You would be correct! It is wonderful and I can't wait to show it to all our patrons! Mr. Lemoncello is an eccentric board game inventor who has donated a public library in his small hometown. This is the ultimate in technology, fun and creativity and a select few will get to spend the night in it before it opens to the public. What quirky Mr. Lemoncello doesn't share with the lucky winners is that they will have to solve a series of puzzles to escape. It is Jeopardy! mixed with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory mixed with The Mixed Up Files of Basil E. Frankweiler and the game of Clue! Full of action and wonderful challenging puzzles (I got giddy when I was able to solve some of the clues). Author Chris Grabenstein knows how to grab the attention of middle schoolers since he is the co-author of the popular series with James Patterson. This is a wonderful trip down memory lane for the parents, one all night Trivial Pursuit game and my personal favorite book this year!

Fun book submitted by jennifer-ricks on June 13, 2014, 12:11pm A new library is being built in the town and 12 twelve year olds will win the chance to spend the night in the new library before its grand opening. What an adventure they have. Its a fun book and is great for people who love games of all sorts (board games, tv game shows, etc.)

multi-layered fun submitted by camelsamba on June 24, 2014, 7:56pm Multi-layered fun. The puzzles are not too complex for an adult reader, but they might be a fun challenge for the intended audience. The 'villains' are rather one-dimensional and easy to dislike, but Kyle and his cohort are a bit more well-rounded. The ending was not much of a surprise, but I enjoyed reading it so I'm giving it 4 stars, even though it's not necessarily a Literary Classic.

Awesome!! submitted by pixel gamer 3000 on June 26, 2014, 11:29am This book was terrific! It pulled me in and I couldn't stop reading it. It is one of my favorite books, and would definetly reccomend it to anyone.

This book is a must-read! submitted by zoe.dvh on April 20, 2015, 4:44pm This book is creative and really grabs your attention! Great for a quick read! This book is a creative mix of adventure and mystery. It is a great mix of all your favorite game shows and board games! This author I also recommend because of his crazy cool writing! Some of his books that I would recommend would be The hanging hill and the the crossroads,

Fun Read submitted by tomiwa on July 24, 2015, 11:22am This is a fun book, and very engaging to read. It is filled with puzzles and clues as the young protagonists attempt to pull a grand escape from an amazing library, using only what's inside. There are many references to great books to read and wonderful authors to check out. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and give it two thumbs up!

Very giod submitted by clorenz on June 16, 2018, 4:03pm Full of puzzles teamwork and suspense

Team Work submitted by v_library on August 10, 2018, 7:32pm I LOVED this book! it was filled with puzzles and mysteries, and it felt like I was in the book with them. GO TEAM KYLE!!! :)

amazing submitted by .-.-.-. on June 20, 2020, 6:13pm very, very, very good book. lots of action. Very good puzzle. Go team Kyle! Definitely a must read.

Amazing submitted by kpkozloff on June 16, 2021, 6:31pm Discover the awesomest library. Great read.

Fun, fun, fun, and more fun! submitted by graytabby on August 2, 2021, 7:53am Fun book with interesting characters, settings (I wish this was my library!), and plot. Great start to a great series.

Great read aloud submitted by shankart on July 8, 2022, 6:35pm I really liked this book. I wish I lived in this library. It feels like I'm in the story!

Such a fun ride! submitted by ahlalejini on July 21, 2022, 9:15am It's so fun to read and try to solve the puzzles

Fun submitted by kathscot on August 8, 2022, 2:43pm Lots of puzzles and parallel clues and lots of book allusions. Also good messages about teamwork and winning.

Awesome Book submitted by h00pyboy on June 9, 2023, 10:01pm I had a really great time reading this. You should read this too.

(: submitted by birthdaycakegirl on June 10, 2023, 8:30am It was great!

Beyond brillant submitted by maureenannarbor on July 1, 2023, 2:08pm I stumbled upon this book and I’m so beyond grateful that I did. I love all,of these books by this author