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Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library is a New York Times Bestseller featuring Kyle Keeley, the class clown admired by most kids, if not the teachers. He is an ardent fan of all games—board games, word games, and particularly video games.
Kyle's hero, Luigi Lemoncello, is the most notorious and creative game maker in the world and the genius behind 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.
However, when morning comes, the doors remain locked. Kyle and the other winners must solve every clue and secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route. The stakes are very high.
In this cross between Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Night at the Museum, Agatha Award winner Chris Grabenstein uses rib-tickling humour 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.
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ISBN: 9780857988232
Publisher: Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2015
Country: Australia
Imprint: Random House Australia Children's Books
Audience: Children
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Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 248g
Pages: 304
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About the Author
Chris Grabenstein is an award-winning author of books for children and adults, a playwright, screenwriter, and former advertising executive and improvisational comedian. Winner of two Anthony and four Agatha Awards, he is also the co-author with James Patterson of The #1 New York Times bestseller I FUNNY. A former writer for Jim Henson's Muppets and past president of the New York Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America, Chris co-wrote the screenplay for the CBS-TV movie, The Christmas Gift, starring John Denver. He lives in New York City with his wife, three cats, and a rescue dog named Fred, who starred in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on Broadway. You can visit Chris (and Fred) at www.ChrisGrabenstein.com
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