Mr. Lemoncello's Library
6 primary works • 11 total works
Book 1
Can you find your way out of what James Patterson calls the “coolest library in the world”? Join gamer-fan Kyle Keeley as he competes in the escape game of a lifetime!
From the coauthor of I Funny and Max Einstein—and with 100+ weeks on the the New York Times Times bestseller list—the LEMONCELLO books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed, MUST-READS for classrooms and homes across America.
When Kyle Keeley learns that the world's 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, Kyle is 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! And don’t miss the puzzle-packed sequels: Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics, Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race, Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game, and Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket!
44 STATE AWARD LISTS AND COUNTING
100+ WEEKS ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST
* “A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, starred review
From the coauthor of I Funny and Max Einstein—and with 100+ weeks on the the New York Times Times bestseller list—the LEMONCELLO books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed, MUST-READS for classrooms and homes across America.
When Kyle Keeley learns that the world's 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, Kyle is 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! And don’t miss the puzzle-packed sequels: Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics, Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race, Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game, and Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket!
44 STATE AWARD LISTS AND COUNTING
100+ WEEKS ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST
* “A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, starred review
Book 1
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Movie Tie-In Edition
by Chris Grabenstein
Published 19 September 2017
A must-have tie-in edition to the Nickelodeon movie adaptation, coming this fall to TV, starring Casey Simpson of Nickelodeon's Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and Breanna Yde of Nickelodeon's School of Rock!
After over 100 weeks on the bestseller list and 42 state award lists, #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein's Escape from the Lemoncello's Library is now a Nickelodeon Original Movie!
Discover what James Patterson calls "the coolest library in all the world" in this tie-in edition that's perfect for new Lemoncello readers and longtime fans of the series alike. When Kyle learns that the world's most famous game maker has designed the town's new library and is having an invitation-only lock-in on the first night, he is determined to be there. But the tricky part isn't getting into the library--it's getting out. Kyle's going to need all his smarts, because a good roll of the dice or lucky draw of the cards is not enough to win in Mr. Lemoncello's library.
"A worthy successor to the original madman, puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka." --Booklist, Starred Review
After over 100 weeks on the bestseller list and 42 state award lists, #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein's Escape from the Lemoncello's Library is now a Nickelodeon Original Movie!
Discover what James Patterson calls "the coolest library in all the world" in this tie-in edition that's perfect for new Lemoncello readers and longtime fans of the series alike. When Kyle learns that the world's most famous game maker has designed the town's new library and is having an invitation-only lock-in on the first night, he is determined to be there. But the tricky part isn't getting into the library--it's getting out. Kyle's going to need all his smarts, because a good roll of the dice or lucky draw of the cards is not enough to win in Mr. Lemoncello's library.
"A worthy successor to the original madman, puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka." --Booklist, Starred Review
Book 2
The New York Times bestselling, puzzle-packed sequel to the award-winning Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein, coauthor of I Funny, Treasure Hunters and other bestselling series with James Patterson!
Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympics! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello is at it again!
This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first-ever LIBRARY OLYMPICS. But something suspicious is going on . . . books are missing from Mr. Lemoncello’s library. Is someone trying to censor what the kids are reading?! Now it’s not just a game—can Mr. Lemoncello find the real defenders of books and champions of libraries? In between figuring out mind-boggling challenges, the kids will have to band together to get to the bottom of this mystery.
Packed with puzzles, clues, and thrilling surprises, this is a deliciously fun, action-packed sequel to the New York Times bestselling Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. Let the games begin!
Praise for Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics
* An ILA-CBC Children's Choice
“Discover the coolest library in the world.” —JAMES PATTERSON
“This sequel is just as much of an adventure as the first entry. Lots of action and quirky humor will lead kids to do just what libraries encourage them to do: keep reading.” —The Washington Post
“This action-packed sequel is sure to delight. Another winning love letter to libraries and librarians that is sure to leave readers looking at their own library in a new light.” —Booklist
“Dewey like this? Of course, and so will upper-elementary and middle school readers and gamers alike.” —Kirkus Reviews
Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympics! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello is at it again!
This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first-ever LIBRARY OLYMPICS. But something suspicious is going on . . . books are missing from Mr. Lemoncello’s library. Is someone trying to censor what the kids are reading?! Now it’s not just a game—can Mr. Lemoncello find the real defenders of books and champions of libraries? In between figuring out mind-boggling challenges, the kids will have to band together to get to the bottom of this mystery.
Packed with puzzles, clues, and thrilling surprises, this is a deliciously fun, action-packed sequel to the New York Times bestselling Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. Let the games begin!
Praise for Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics
* An ILA-CBC Children's Choice
“Discover the coolest library in the world.” —JAMES PATTERSON
“This sequel is just as much of an adventure as the first entry. Lots of action and quirky humor will lead kids to do just what libraries encourage them to do: keep reading.” —The Washington Post
“This action-packed sequel is sure to delight. Another winning love letter to libraries and librarians that is sure to leave readers looking at their own library in a new light.” —Booklist
“Dewey like this? Of course, and so will upper-elementary and middle school readers and gamers alike.” —Kirkus Reviews
Book 3
Can you find your way out of what James Patterson calls the “coolest library in the world”? Mr. Lemoncello has created the race of a lifetime, and Kyle' Keeley is determined to win it. On your marks. Get set. Lemon, cello, GO!
From the coauthor of I Funny and Max Einstein—and with 100+ weeks on the New York Times bestseller list—the LEMONCELLO books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed MUST-READS for classrooms and homes across America.
Everyone’s favorite game maker, Mr. Lemoncello, is testing out his new FABULOUS FACT-FINDING FRENZY game! Kyle and the other lucky finalists will go on a great race—by bicycle, bookmobile, and even Mr. Lemoncello’s corporate banana jet!—to find fascinating facts about famous Americans, and win spectacular prizes! But when a few surprising “facts” about Mr. Lemoncello surface, it might just be GAME OVER!
Don’'t miss the bonus puzzle in the back! Look for the rest of the puzzle-packed series—Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, Mr. Lemoncello’'s Library Olympics, Mr. Lemoncello’'s All-Star Breakout Game, and Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket!
PRAISE FOR THE SERIES:
44 STATE AWARD LISTS AND COUNTING
100+ WEEKS ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST
* “A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, starred review
From the coauthor of I Funny and Max Einstein—and with 100+ weeks on the New York Times bestseller list—the LEMONCELLO books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed MUST-READS for classrooms and homes across America.
Everyone’s favorite game maker, Mr. Lemoncello, is testing out his new FABULOUS FACT-FINDING FRENZY game! Kyle and the other lucky finalists will go on a great race—by bicycle, bookmobile, and even Mr. Lemoncello’s corporate banana jet!—to find fascinating facts about famous Americans, and win spectacular prizes! But when a few surprising “facts” about Mr. Lemoncello surface, it might just be GAME OVER!
Don’'t miss the bonus puzzle in the back! Look for the rest of the puzzle-packed series—Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, Mr. Lemoncello’'s Library Olympics, Mr. Lemoncello’'s All-Star Breakout Game, and Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket!
PRAISE FOR THE SERIES:
44 STATE AWARD LISTS AND COUNTING
100+ WEEKS ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST
* “A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, starred review
Book 4
Mr. Lemoncello is going live with a brand-new televised BREAKOUT game! Discover what James Patterson calls "the coolest library in the world" in the fourth puzzle-packed adventure in Chris Grabenstein's New York Times bestselling MR. LEMONCELLO series!
Greetings, boys and girls, gamers of all ages--are you ready to play Mr. Lemoncello's BIGGEST, most dazzling game yet? After months of anticipation, Mr. Lemoncello is taking his games out of the library and going LIVE across the nation on the world-famous Kidzapalooza Television Network! Everyone's invited to audition, but only a lucky few will be chosen to compete in front of millions of viewers in a brand-new, completely immersive live-action breakout game--with real kids as the playing pieces! Kyle Keeley is determined to be one of them.
Each of the winning teams must make it through five different rooms in Mr. Lemoncello's fantastic new Fictionasium by solving a puzzle to unlock each room and, in the end, break out of the library! But nothing is ever as it seems with Mr. Lemoncello, and the surprises in store just might stump even the game master himself. Can Kyle break out of his own expectations--and win Mr. Lemoncello's ultimate game show?
Greetings, boys and girls, gamers of all ages--are you ready to play Mr. Lemoncello's BIGGEST, most dazzling game yet? After months of anticipation, Mr. Lemoncello is taking his games out of the library and going LIVE across the nation on the world-famous Kidzapalooza Television Network! Everyone's invited to audition, but only a lucky few will be chosen to compete in front of millions of viewers in a brand-new, completely immersive live-action breakout game--with real kids as the playing pieces! Kyle Keeley is determined to be one of them.
Each of the winning teams must make it through five different rooms in Mr. Lemoncello's fantastic new Fictionasium by solving a puzzle to unlock each room and, in the end, break out of the library! But nothing is ever as it seems with Mr. Lemoncello, and the surprises in store just might stump even the game master himself. Can Kyle break out of his own expectations--and win Mr. Lemoncello's ultimate game show?
Book 6
Do you have what it takes to be the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello’s epic gaming empire? Find out in this fantabulous finale to the beloved, New York Times Bestselling Mr. Lemoncello's Library series!
Mr. Lemoncello's ENTIRE game-making empire is up for grabs!
It's time for one last fantabulous challenge with Mr. Lemoncello-the world's most famous gamemaker! This time everything is on the line—literally! Mr. Lemoncello has invited thirteen lucky 13 year-olds—including his biggest fan, Kyle Keeley— to compete in the final games. The winner of these games will become the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello's ENTIRE GAME MAKING EMPIRE!!! But uh-oh--someone is trying to destroy Mr. Lemoncello empire and all it stands for: imagination, games, books . . . knowledge! Can Kyle Keeley stop them and make his dreams come true?
Get ready for a whirlwind adventure that takes us from the lions of the New York Public Library to the Choose Your Own Thrill-Venture Roller Coaster inside the brand-new Lemoncelloland amusement park, filled with codes and clues, adventure and mystery, and surprise cameos from across Chris Grabenstein's many series. So sit back, relax and prepare to have your imagination take flight...you are on your way to Lemoncelloland!
Mr. Lemoncello's ENTIRE game-making empire is up for grabs!
It's time for one last fantabulous challenge with Mr. Lemoncello-the world's most famous gamemaker! This time everything is on the line—literally! Mr. Lemoncello has invited thirteen lucky 13 year-olds—including his biggest fan, Kyle Keeley— to compete in the final games. The winner of these games will become the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello's ENTIRE GAME MAKING EMPIRE!!! But uh-oh--someone is trying to destroy Mr. Lemoncello empire and all it stands for: imagination, games, books . . . knowledge! Can Kyle Keeley stop them and make his dreams come true?
Get ready for a whirlwind adventure that takes us from the lions of the New York Public Library to the Choose Your Own Thrill-Venture Roller Coaster inside the brand-new Lemoncelloland amusement park, filled with codes and clues, adventure and mystery, and surprise cameos from across Chris Grabenstein's many series. So sit back, relax and prepare to have your imagination take flight...you are on your way to Lemoncelloland!
Welcome! For the first time, you are invited INSIDE Mr. Lemoncello's one-of-a-kind Gameworks Factory in book five of the fun-filled, action-packed bestselling series from the much-loved coauthor of the I Funny and Max Einstein series!
Now with a brand-new look packed with shelf and kid appeal!
Far away from his magical library, everyone's favorite game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, is building something new. Something SECRET. And he's about to let the world see it. He'll reveal that hidden deep within the Lemoncello-tastic new building is a single ticket. A titanium ticket.
Four lucky boys and girls are about to win the chance to go inside the building on a spectacular scavenger hunt that will take them through bigger-than-life live-action games--towering, skyscraper-size Jenga; dizzying real-life Chutes and Ladders; death-defying games of Rush Hour; plus ball pit moats and more! Each game will get the players closer to the titanium ticket. But the real secret? Mr. Lemoncello is thinking about his legacy, and whichever player finds the ticket will be the first to win a spot in an elite group of kids who will compete in the next books to win Mr. Lemoncello's ENTIRE EMPIRE!
* "A worthy successor to . . . Willy Wonka." --Booklist, starred review of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
Now with a brand-new look packed with shelf and kid appeal!
Far away from his magical library, everyone's favorite game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, is building something new. Something SECRET. And he's about to let the world see it. He'll reveal that hidden deep within the Lemoncello-tastic new building is a single ticket. A titanium ticket.
Four lucky boys and girls are about to win the chance to go inside the building on a spectacular scavenger hunt that will take them through bigger-than-life live-action games--towering, skyscraper-size Jenga; dizzying real-life Chutes and Ladders; death-defying games of Rush Hour; plus ball pit moats and more! Each game will get the players closer to the titanium ticket. But the real secret? Mr. Lemoncello is thinking about his legacy, and whichever player finds the ticket will be the first to win a spot in an elite group of kids who will compete in the next books to win Mr. Lemoncello's ENTIRE EMPIRE!
* "A worthy successor to . . . Willy Wonka." --Booklist, starred review of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
Discover what James Patterson calls "the coolest library in the world" with the first ever boxed set of the New York Times bestselling Mr. Lemoncello series! The fun continues with BONUS puzzles and codes inside!
Calling all readers and gamers--read the books, play the game with Mr. Lemoncello's first ever box set! Mr. Lemoncello's Funtastic Boxed Set includes paperback editions of three New York Times bestselling books: Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics and Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race AND a special insert with bonus puzzles and codes! Perfect for holiday and birthday gifts! With over ONE MILLION books sold and packed with puzzles, codes and adventures, the Mr. Lemoncello books puts the fun in fun-tastic!
Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library:
When Kyle learns that the world's most famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has designed the town's new library, he's determined to attend the opening! But the tricky part isn't getting into the library--it's getting out. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route!
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics:
Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first-ever LIBRARY OLYMPICS. The competition is fierce! But something suspicious is going on . . . books are missing from Mr. Lemoncello's library. Is someone trying to censor what the kids are reading?!
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race:
On your marks. Get set. Lemon, cello, GO! Mr. Lemoncello has created the race of a lifetime, and Kyle's determined to win it! Kyle and the other lucky finalists will go on a great race--by bicycle, bookmobile, and corporate banana jet!--to find facts about famous Americans.
Calling all readers and gamers--read the books, play the game with Mr. Lemoncello's first ever box set! Mr. Lemoncello's Funtastic Boxed Set includes paperback editions of three New York Times bestselling books: Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics and Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race AND a special insert with bonus puzzles and codes! Perfect for holiday and birthday gifts! With over ONE MILLION books sold and packed with puzzles, codes and adventures, the Mr. Lemoncello books puts the fun in fun-tastic!
Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library:
When Kyle learns that the world's most famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has designed the town's new library, he's determined to attend the opening! But the tricky part isn't getting into the library--it's getting out. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route!
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics:
Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first-ever LIBRARY OLYMPICS. The competition is fierce! But something suspicious is going on . . . books are missing from Mr. Lemoncello's library. Is someone trying to censor what the kids are reading?!
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race:
On your marks. Get set. Lemon, cello, GO! Mr. Lemoncello has created the race of a lifetime, and Kyle's determined to win it! Kyle and the other lucky finalists will go on a great race--by bicycle, bookmobile, and corporate banana jet!--to find facts about famous Americans.
Discover the New York Times bestselling series and what James Patterson calls "the coolest library in the world" with Mr. Lemoncello's 4-Book Boxed Set! Look for a BONUS poster with puzzles inside!
Have you READ the books, PLAYED the games, and SOLVED the puzzles? Mr. Lemoncello's 4-Book Boxed Set includes four paperback editions of the New York Times bestselling books: Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics, Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race, and Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game. Look inside for a poster with fun puzzles and special codes! With over ONE MILLION books sold, the Mr. Lemoncello series is a kid favorite!
Have you READ the books, PLAYED the games, and SOLVED the puzzles? Mr. Lemoncello's 4-Book Boxed Set includes four paperback editions of the New York Times bestselling books: Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics, Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race, and Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game. Look inside for a poster with fun puzzles and special codes! With over ONE MILLION books sold, the Mr. Lemoncello series is a kid favorite!
Before Mr. Lemoncello became everyone’s favorite game maker, he was a kid who liked to roll the dice . . . Discover the origins of what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world” in this PREQUEL to the New York Times bestselling Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library.
Go back to the START and meet thirteen-year-old, PUZZLE-obsessed Luigi Lemoncello!
Luigi has a knack for games and puzzles. But sometimes it feels like the cards are stacked against him. UNTIL a carnival arrives in town and Luigi gets the CHANCE OF A LIFETIME—the opportunity to work for the world-famous Professor Marvelmous--a dazzling, banana-hat-wearing barker who puts the SHOW in SHOWMAN! When the carnival closes, Professor Marvelmous leaves behind a mysterious puzzle box along with a clue. A clue that will lead Luigi and his friends on a fantastical treasure hunt to a prize beyond anything they could imagine--if they can find it!
Can Luigi crack the codes and unlock the box's secrets? Will there be puzzles? Of course! Balloons? You bet! Will it be fun? Hello! It’s a Lemon-cello! BONUS! Can YOU crack the hidden puzzle inside?!
Go back to the START and meet thirteen-year-old, PUZZLE-obsessed Luigi Lemoncello!
Luigi has a knack for games and puzzles. But sometimes it feels like the cards are stacked against him. UNTIL a carnival arrives in town and Luigi gets the CHANCE OF A LIFETIME—the opportunity to work for the world-famous Professor Marvelmous--a dazzling, banana-hat-wearing barker who puts the SHOW in SHOWMAN! When the carnival closes, Professor Marvelmous leaves behind a mysterious puzzle box along with a clue. A clue that will lead Luigi and his friends on a fantastical treasure hunt to a prize beyond anything they could imagine--if they can find it!
Can Luigi crack the codes and unlock the box's secrets? Will there be puzzles? Of course! Balloons? You bet! Will it be fun? Hello! It’s a Lemon-cello! BONUS! Can YOU crack the hidden puzzle inside?!
Discover what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world” in the New York Times bestselling, award-winning Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series—now in a collectible boxed set that includes 6 paperback books!
"A worthy successor to . . . Willy Wonka." —Booklist, starred review
READ the books, PLAY the games, and SOLVE the puzzles in this collectible box that includes the first SIX books in the New York Times bestselling Mr. Lemoncello series:
With 100+ weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and over 2 MILLION copies sold, the Lemoncello books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed kid favorites in homes and classrooms across America! BONUS: Can YOU solve the hidden puzzles inside?!
"A worthy successor to . . . Willy Wonka." —Booklist, starred review
READ the books, PLAY the games, and SOLVE the puzzles in this collectible box that includes the first SIX books in the New York Times bestselling Mr. Lemoncello series:
- Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game: Discover how Luigi Lemoncello grew up to become the greatest game master on Earth!
- Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: Can you unravel Mr. Lemoncello's very first puzzles?
- Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The competition only gets more fierce when kids from across America join Lemoncello's library Olympics.
- Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race: Mr. Lemoncello has a new Fabulous Fact-Finding Frenzy game, and someone has to test it out!
- Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game: The pressure is on when Mr. Lemoncello's latest competition airs LIVE—and the kids are the game pieces!
- Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket!: Mr. Lemoncello is hiding a secret, and it will take solving a scavenger hunt to discover it.
With 100+ weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and over 2 MILLION copies sold, the Lemoncello books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed kid favorites in homes and classrooms across America! BONUS: Can YOU solve the hidden puzzles inside?!