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Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library
360 pages
A zany, puzzle-packed romp through a high-tech wonderland that celebrates the sheer joy of books and games.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like being handed the golden ticket to the ultimate escape room. It is a brisk, joyous celebration of intellect and imagination, wrapping the reader in an atmosphere of zany wonder and playful suspense. The narrative moves with the snappy, unpredictable energy of a rolling die, keeping you on your toes with clever wordplay, literary easter eggs, and brain-teasing riddles. It is less about the danger of being trapped and entirely about the thrill of the game, fostering a warm spirit of teamwork and creative problem-solving. Perfect for young puzzle-solvers and bookworms alike, it delivers a delightfully interactive reading experience that makes you want to immediately run to your local library and start hunting for hidden clues.
- Mood
- energetic
- wondrous
- joyful
- suspenseful
- Tone
- playful
- enthusiastic
- clever
- upbeat
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- the magic of reading · creative problem-solving · power of teamwork · intellectual curiosity
- The writing
- Snappy, accessible, and peppered with clever literary references and playful wordplay.
- The arc
- Moves from eager anticipation to thrilling, brain-teasing tension, culminating in triumphant, collaborative success.
- Who it's for
- Middle-grade readers who love escape rooms, board games, and the thrill of a clever scavenger hunt.
About the book
"A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka." --Booklist, Starred
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's 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 isn't enough to win in Mr. Lemoncello's library.
INCLUDES A Q & A WITH THE AUTHOR, A BONUS PUZZLE, AND MORE!
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