Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket

By Chris Grabenstein

Book #5 in the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series

Four kids race through life-sized games to uncover a secret in Lemoncello's new factory.

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304 pages· 44,667 words· Est. 5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Luigi Lemoncello, the master game maker, invites four kids to his secretive Gameworks Factory. Inside, they face colossal challenges like skyscraper Jenga and real-life Chutes and Ladders. The prize? A titanium ticket and a chance to join an elite group vying for Lemoncello's empire. As they navigate these thrilling games, the true mystery of Lemoncello's legacy unfolds. Who will claim the ultimate prize and uncover the hidden secret?

From the publisher

Welcome! For the first time, you are invited INSIDE Mr. Lemoncello’s one-of-a-kind Gameworks Factory in book five of the fun-filled, action-packed bestselling series from the much-loved coauthor of the I Funny and Max Einstein series!

Now with a brand-new look packed with shelf and kid appeal! Far away from his magical library, everyone’s favorite game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, is building something new. Something SECRET. And he’s about to let the world see it. He’ll reveal that hidden deep within the Lemoncello-tastic new building is a single ticket. A titanium ticket. Four lucky boys and girls are about to win the chance to go inside the building on a spectacular scavenger hunt that will take them through bigger-than-life live-action games–towering, skyscraper-size Jenga; dizzying real-life Chutes and Ladders; death-defying games of Rush Hour; plus ball pit moats and more! Each game will get the players closer to the titanium ticket. But the real secret? Mr. Lemoncello is thinking about his legacy, and whichever player finds the ticket will be the first to win a spot in an elite group of kids who will compete in the next books to win Mr. Lemoncello’s ENTIRE EMPIRE!

At a glance

Format
Pages: 304
Words: 44,667
Reading age: 9–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 710L

Themes & topics

Books about friendship Books about the library Books about imagination and play Books about books and reading Books about treasure hunts

For the grown-ups

The parent guide

What families may want to know

Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.

Presence of Death

The main character's parents died when he was young and he is raised by his grandparents.

After the last page

Talk about it together

Simon discovered that he was really good at solving puzzles and riddles. How can you discover something new that you're good at?

Simon finds out that teamwork is really important. Have you been part of a team before? What helps you be a good team mate?

What readers & critics say

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“Mirroring the great story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this story takes you on a fun adventure with puzzles to solve and tickets to be won.”

Mom of Boys

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For readers who can't stop at one