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Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics

By Chris Grabenstein

By Chris Grabenstein

By Chris Grabenstein
Illustrated by Douglas Holgate

By Chris Grabenstein
Illustrated by Douglas Holgate

By Chris Grabenstein
Illustrated by Douglas Holgate

By Chris Grabenstein
Illustrated by Douglas Holgate

By Chris Grabenstein
Illustrated by Douglas Holgate

By Chris Grabenstein
Illustrated by Douglas Holgate

By Chris Grabenstein

By Chris Grabenstein

By Chris Grabenstein
Illustrated by Douglas Holgate

By Chris Grabenstein
Illustrated by Douglas Holgate

By Chris Grabenstein
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    About Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics

    Can you find your way out of what James Patterson calls the “coolest library in the world”? Get ready for Mr. Lemoncello’s first-ever Library Olympics!
     
    From the coauthor of the I Funny and Max Einstein series—and with 100+ weeks on the New York Times bestseller list—the LEMONCELLO books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed MUST-READS for homes and classrooms and homes across America.
     
    The world-famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello is at it again! This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from across America for the first-ever LIBRARY OLYMPICS. Kyle Keeley knows that the competition is fierce! But something suspicious is going on—books are missing from the shelves! Is someone trying to censor what the kids are reading? Now it’s not just a game, and Kyle and his friends will have to band together to get to the bottom of this mystery. Let the games begin!
      
    Don’’t miss the bonus puzzle and the craft in the back! Look for the rest of the puzzle-packed series—Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’’s Library, Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race, 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

    About Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics

    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

    About Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics

    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

    About Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics

    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

    About Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics

    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

    About Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics

    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

    About Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics

    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

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    About Chris Grabenstein

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery | Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Yearling
    Apr 25, 2017 | 320 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780553510423

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $13.99
    Published by Random House Graphic
    Oct 14, 2025 | 256 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593709818

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Random House Graphic
    Oct 14, 2025 | 256 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593709825

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $24.99
    Published by Random House Graphic
    Oct 14, 2025 | 256 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593709832

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery | Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jan 05, 2016 | 320 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780553510430

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Random House Graphic
    Oct 14, 2025 | 256 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593709849

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery | Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jan 05, 2016 | 365 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780147520371

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    PRAISE FOR THE SERIES:

    A New York Times bestselling series
     
    “Discover the coolest library in the world.” —James Patterson
     
    “Lots of action and quirky humor.” —The Washington Post
     
    * “A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, starred review
     
    * “A winner for readers and game-players alike.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
     
    * “A fun-filled, suspenseful intellectual puzzle.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review
     
    “Will have readers racing to pick up the next volume.” —School Library Journal

    Awards

    Pennsylvania Keystone to Reading Book Award NOMINEE 2017

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