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A New York Times Bestseller Kyle Keeley is the class clown, popular with most kids, (if not the teachers), and an ardent fan of all games: board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative gamemaker in the world, just so happens to be the genius behind the building of the new town library. Lucky Kyle wins a coveted spot to be one of the first 12 kids in the library for an overnight of fun, food, and lots and lots of games. But when morning comes, the doors remain locked. Kyle and the other winners must solve every clue and every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route. And the stakes are very high. In this cross between Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and A Night in the Museum, Agatha Award winner Chris Grabenstein uses rib-tickling humor to create the perfect tale for his quirky characters. Old fans and new readers will become enthralled with the crafty twists and turns of this ultimate library experience. “Pick up Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library for your kids to discover the coolest library in the world.” —James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author 30 STATE AWARDS AND COUNTING -- INCLUDING THE SUNSHINE STATE AWARD! From the Hardcover edition.

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" meets"A Night in the Museum"in this action-packed" New York Times" Bestseller from Chris Grabenstein, coauthor of "I Funny," " Treasure Hunters" and other bestselling series with James Patterson! Kyle Keeley is the class clown and a huge fan of all games board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative gamemaker in the world, just so happens to be the genius behind the construction of the new town library. Lucky Kyle wins a coveted spot as one of twelve kids invited for an overnight sleepover in the library, hosted by Mr. Lemoncello and riddled with lots and lots of games. But when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route! Don't miss bonus content in the back of the book extra puzzles, an author Q&A, and more! "Discover the coolest library in the world." James Patterson, #1 "New York Times" bestselling author Starred Review, Booklist* An ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka. Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews*"Full of puzzles to think about, puns to groan at . . . this solid, tightly plotted read is a winner for readers and game-players alike."