17 Feb Book Review: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Summary (from Evergreen):
Kyle Keeley is the class clown, popular with most kids (if not the teachers), and an ardent 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 building of the new town library. Lucky Kyle wins a coveted spot to be one of the first 12 kids in the library for an overnight of fun, food, and lots and lots of games. But when morning comes, the doors remain locked. Kyle and the other winners must solve every clue and every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route. And the stakes are very high.
Review:
Fans of mystery, excitement, puzzles, and book puns will enjoy Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein! It’s a fast paced novel perfect for ages 9-11. Personally, I loved how this book provides information about how the library works as the characters have to navigate the Dewey Decimal System, look up books in the right section for clues, and use an automated librarian to solve the mystery. The story itself is very similar to Charlie & the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. I believe lovers of Dahl’s classic work will be sure to enjoy this book! Look for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library next time you’re at PGTPL!
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Spy School by Stuart Gibbs
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee
Book Scavenger by Jennifer Bertman
Written by Abby R., Youth Services Library Assistant
