Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
Trapped in a library, Kyle must solve puzzles to escape.
Book Series · 8 Books
In order from Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library to Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale.
The Mr. Lemoncello's Library series is a set of 8 chapter books by Chris Grabenstein, published between 2013 and 2024. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 300 pages. Subjects across the series include games, the library, and problem solving.
Trapped in a library, Kyle must solve puzzles to escape.
8 books · Published 2013–2024
Trapped in a library, Kyle must solve puzzles to escape.
Books vanish during a fierce library competition. Can the mystery be solved?
A thrilling race uncovers shocking truths about a beloved game maker. Can Kyle win before it's too late?
Can Kyle and friends solve puzzles in time to win a live breakout game?
Four kids race through life-sized games to uncover a secret in Lemoncello's new factory.
A carnival, a puzzle box, and a treasure hunt. Can Luigi unlock the secrets?
Can Kyle escape the world's trickiest library before morning?
Thirteen kids compete for a gaming empire, but sabotage threatens everything. Can they save it?
There are 8 books in the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series. It began with Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library in 2013, and the newest book, Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale, was published in 2024.
Start with Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #8.
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 47,545 words (320 pages).
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (Graphic Novel) is the shortest at 13,838 words (256 pages).
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