Kyle Keeley and his family are obsessed with the board games
of Luigi Lemoncello, a celebrity game designer and flamboyant billionaire. When Kyle’s hometown announces the
construction of a new library after 12 long years, the buzz turns into a frenzy
when it’s revealed that Mr. Lemoncello has funded and designed the new
building! Kyle is among a handful of
kids who’ve been hand-selected to receive the first library cards, and also to
participate in an overnight lock-in adventure.
They’re allowed to use only their wits and the library’s resources to solve
a number of clues, and the first person who makes it out of the building will
receive the grand prize!
One of the great things about this particular book is the
number of mysteries and puzzles included with the story. Heavy readers will be tickled to see some of their
favorite books included as clues, although I’d be impressed with any kid who’s
actually read all the referenced texts!
What really makes this book, though, are the picture rebuses included as
clues. Reading this book is like being
part of a madcap treasure hunt, and that means that you’re instantly sucked
into the plot. “Mr. Lemoncello’s Library”
and its sequel are a matching pair of fast-paced, exciting and most importantly,
fun books which deserve a spot on every kid’s bookshelf.
