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Reread the Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

The bestselling book is now a full-color, fun-packed graphic novel!

The BESTSELLING book is now a full color, fun packed GRAPHIC NOVEL!

The Lemoncello books have spent over 100 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List and are on 44 State Award Lists!

Find out if game loving Kyle Keeley can escape from what James Patterson calls "the coolest library in all the world" in this fun-filled graphic novel from the much-loved co-author of Treasure Hunters and the bestselling illustrator of Last Kids on Earth!

* "A worthy successor to . . . Willy Wonka." --Booklist, Starred Review

When Kyle learns that the world's most famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has designed the town's new library and is having an invitation-only lock-in on opening night, he's determined to be there! But the tricky part isn't getting into the library--it's getting out. Because 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!

Now a full color graphic novel!

Read all of the Mr. Lemoncello books!

Chris Grabenstein

He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the hilarious and award-winning Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, Welcome to Wonderland, Dog Squad, and Smartest Kid in the Universe series, The Island of Dr. Libris, Shine! (co-authored with J.J. Grabenstein), and many other books. He is also the co-author of numerous pageturners with James Patterson, including the Katt vs. Dogg, Jacky Ha-Ha, Treasure Hunters, and Max Einstein series. Chris lives in New York City with his wife, J.J.

Visit chrisgrabenstein.com for trailers, teaching materials, and more! Follow him on Twitter at @cgrabenstein or Instagram @ChrisGrabenstein

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