Wants the complete story
Begin with Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and follow the six numbered prose books in order.
Book Series · 7 Books
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Books
In order from Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library to Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game.
A puzzle-filled middle-grade series about children solving codes, playing elaborate games, and finding their way through the wonderfully unusual libraries created by Luigi Lemoncello.
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Reading order
How to Read the Mr. Lemoncello's Library Books
For Kyle's continuing story, read the six numbered adventures from Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library through Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale. The books build on friendships and earlier competitions, so publication order works best.
Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game is an optional prequel about Luigi Lemoncello as a boy. It can be read before the main series or saved until a child already knows the character. The full-color graphic novels retell the first two prose adventures rather than continue after book six.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
These are playful mysteries built around riddles, teamwork, and library games. Children face competition, deadlines, occasional sabotage, and comic peril, but humor and problem-solving stay at the center of the series.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Choose the format that best fits your reader; the prose and graphic books cover the same opening adventures.
Prefers graphic novels
Try the full-color adaptation of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library. It retells book one instead of adding a separate sequel.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
Trapped in a library, Kyle must solve puzzles to escape.
336 pages· 47,521 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Summary: Kyle Keeley, a gamer enthusiast, is thrilled to attend an exclusive lock-in at a new library designed by his idol, Luigi Lemoncello. But when the doors remain locked come morning, Kyle and his friends must unravel a series of intricate puzzles to find their way out. With time ticking and challenges mounting, can they crack the codes and escape the world's coolest library? Discover the twists and turns in this thrilling adventure filled with mystery and excitement.
Main story · Six books and an optional prequel
Mr. Lemoncello's Library
7 books · Published 2013–2024
Read books #1–6 for Kyle's continuing adventures. The unnumbered Very First Game is a prequel about Mr. Lemoncello's childhood.
#1
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$858
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Trapped in a library, Kyle must solve puzzles to escape.
#2
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$858
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
Books vanish during a fierce library competition. Can the mystery be solved?
#3
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$858
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
A thrilling race uncovers shocking truths about a beloved game maker. Can Kyle win before it's too late?
#4
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$858
Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Can Kyle and friends solve puzzles in time to win a live breakout game?
#5
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$858
Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020
Four kids race through life-sized games to uncover a secret in Lemoncello's new factory.
#6
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$1697
Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
Thirteen kids compete for a gaming empire, but sabotage threatens everything. Can they save it?
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$858
Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
A carnival, a puzzle box, and a treasure hunt. Can Luigi unlock the secrets?
Visual versions of the opening books
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Graphic Novels
2 books · Published 2023–2025
Full-color adaptations of the prose mysteries. They retell the same stories and are not books #7 and #8.
#1
#1 in Series
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$1348
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
Can Kyle escape the world's trickiest library before morning?
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$2089
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025
Books vanish during the Library Olympics. Can the mystery be solved?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series?
There are 7 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.
What order should you read the Mr. Lemoncello's Library books in?
Start with Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.
What ages are the Mr. Lemoncello's Library books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Mr. Lemoncello's Library book is the longest?
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 47,545 words (320 pages).
Which Mr. Lemoncello's Library book is the shortest?
Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale (Book #6) is the shortest at 35,361 words (304 pages).
The people
The Creative Behind the Books
The people who bring Mr. Lemoncello's Library to life.
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