Twelve children are locked overnight in an amazing new library and must solve its puzzles to escape
A library full of puzzles
Kyle Keeley loves games of every kind, and his hero is Luigi Lemoncello, the eccentric genius who invents the world's most famous games. When Mr. Lemoncello builds a spectacular new public library in Kyle's hometown, twelve twelve-year-olds win the chance to spend the first night inside it. Kyle is thrilled to be chosen.
Who will enjoy it
Readers aged about eight to twelve who love puzzles, games and books, and enjoy funny, fast-paced adventures with a big competition.
What you will get
A fun, fast-paced puzzle adventure that celebrates books and libraries, with clever clues, a fair-play competition and a Wonka-like host.
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Children’s Books · Puzzles · Library · Games
Length
336 pages · ≈ 10 h
More about this book
The library is full of wonders: holographic screens, a giant dome and interactive games. In the morning, Mr. Lemoncello announces a surprise: the doors will stay locked, and the first player to find a hidden way out using only what is in the library will win a fabulous prize. Kyle teams up with new friends, while a smug, wealthy rival named Charles Chiltington is determined to win at any cost.
The puzzles draw on famous books, the library catalogue system, riddles and codes, and readers can try to solve some of them alongside the characters. The book celebrates reading, teamwork and fair play, and it gently pokes fun at cheating and selfishness. Mr. Lemoncello's playful personality and the over-the-top library are clearly inspired by Willy Wonka. The tone is light and funny throughout, with no real danger.
Fun, clever and full of book love, the first in a popular series that continues with Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics. It is a great choice for classroom reading and for children who enjoy puzzles, and it was adapted as a television film. About 336 pages in the Yearling paperback.
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