Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein
Published by: A Yearling Book in 2013
Summary: Kyle Keeley loves games of all kinds. He would prefer to play a game then to read a book. A competition essay contest is available to win access to the brand new library that is opening in the middle of town. Mr. Lemoncello is sponsoring the renovations on the library. Kyle briefly writes his essay which was only one sentence about balloons. He is disappointed about his procrastination and decides to write an email directly to Mr. Lemoncello hoping to still have a chance to win the lockin. 12 students won and Kyle was one of them. They all entered the library and were presented with challenge after challenge. Charles Chiltington was used to winning at any cost. He does not play the game fairly. Kyle and several others decide they have the best chance to team up and help each other. They are to solve the riddles and find the unofficial exit from the library in less than 24 hours.
Chris Grabenstein uses lots of descriptive language to describe the library and has excellent twists and turns. He is able to keep the reader engaged and wanting more. Mr. Lemoncello's sequel is out featuring Kyle and his teammates - Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics with even more puzzles to solve.
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