Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

By: Chris Grabenstein

Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein

THE START OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH MORE THAN TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD!

Can you escape from what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world”? Follow along and solve the clues in this interactive adventure! From the co-author of Murdle Jr.: Sleuths on the Loose…

“A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, starred review

When Kyle Keeley learns that the world’s most famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has designed the town’s new library and is having an invitation-only lock-in on opening night, he’s determined to be there! But the tricky part isn’t getting into the library—it’s getting out. Because when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must catch every clue and solve every puzzle to find the hidden escape route!

Enjoy bonus content in the back—extra puzzles, an author Q&A, and more!

The Lemoncello books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed must-reads for classrooms and homes across America. Look for the whole series!
Mr. Lemoncello’s Very First Game (the prequel)
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library (also available as a graphic novel)
Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics (also available as a graphic novel)
Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race
Mr. Lemoncello’s All-Star Breakout Game
Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket
Mr. Lemoncello’s Fantabulous Finale

Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR THE SERIES:

A New York Times bestselling series

44 state award lists and counting

"Discover the coolest library in the world." —James Patterson

"Lots of action and quirky humor." —The Washington Post

★ "A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka." —Booklist, starred review

★ "A winner for readers and game-players alike." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "A fun-filled, suspenseful intellectual puzzle." —Shelf Awareness, starred review

"Will have readers racing to pick up the next volume." —School Library Journal

Written for the young but enjoyed by an adult.

Would you listen to Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library again? Why?

Yes. Well read by the narrator. He gave a voice to each character, even those with accents. The children's voices sounded as such but as a personally preference I listened to it sped up because the reading felt just slightly too slow. That only served to enhance the child-like quality of the narrator's vocal technic. I did have a hardcover version of this book so I can say he describes the pictures that are sprinkled throughout the book quite well, so you won't be missing anything on that front. I personally am a big fan of books and boardgames so that was the main draw for me to this book. I laughed and the little quirks throughout and smirked when a child acted the way I remember me and some of my friends acted at that age. This book had puzzles, action, comaraderie, and life lessons all bound together. It's a good one, in my book.

Great to listen to with my tween!

My daughter and I listened to this book at bedtime and on the way to school in the mornings. It was fun, interesting & very entertaining. I recommend it for parents and kids in grades 4-6.

Great engaging book for kids!

If all libraries and games were as amazing as the ones described in this book...no one would ever need to be entertained by a screen again!

Creative, Fun, Thoroughly Enjoyed!

I chose this audiobook because it sounded appropriately entertaining for my 10 and 13 year old daughters, but also something I could enjoy listening to on our frequent long car rides. I rated it 5 stars because THEY would say, "Turn on Mr. Lemoncello!" As soon as we got in the car.

The story is fresh and fun, with likable characters, in addition to illustrating valuable resources that can be found in your local library. The book cleverly encourages reading and THINKING, and introduces the listener to great authors and titles while engaging the mind in a puzzle-solving plot.

I recommend this book for boys as well as girls. We only wished real libraries were as technologically advanced as Mr. Lemoncello's library!

Awsome it was one of the best books I've read ever

I love this book it is because I really love the story and the best part is the end