Charlie and the Chocolate Factory meets A Night in the Museum in this the action-packed New York Times bestseller from Chris Grabenstein, coauthor of I Funny and other bestselling series with James Patterson!Kyle Keeley is a huge fan of all games - board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most famous and creative gamemaker in the world, is the genius behind the town's new library that is as much a home for tech and trickery as it is for stories. Kyle wins a spot at a puzzle-packed lock-in on the library's opening night. But when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret riddle to find the hidden escape route . . . !
Perfect for Halloween From the New York Times bestselling author of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of I Funny and Treasure Hunters, comes a series of spine-tingling mysteries to keep you up long after the lights go out. Zack, his dad, and new stepmother have just moved back to his father's hometown, not knowing that their new house has a dark history. Fifty years ago, a crazed killer caused an accident at the nearby crossroads that took 40 innocent lives. He died when his car hit a tree in a fiery crash, and his malevolent spirit has inhabited the tree ever since. During a huge storm, lightning hits the tree, releasing the spirit, who decides his evil spree isn't over . . . and Zack is directly in his sights. Award-winning thriller author Chris Grabenstein fills his first book for younger readers with the same humorous and spine-tingling storytelling that has made him a fast favorite with adults. ★ "A rip-roaring ghost story."--Booklist, Starred
A New York Times Bestseller Kyle Keeley is the class clown, popular with most kids, (if not the teachers), and an ardent fan of all games: board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative gamemaker in the world, just so happens to be the genius behind the building of the new town library. Lucky Kyle wins a coveted spot to be one of the first 12 kids in the library for an overnight of fun, food, and lots and lots of games. But when morning comes, the doors remain locked. Kyle and the other winners must solve every clue and every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route. And the stakes are very high. In this cross between "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "A Night in the Museum, " Agatha Award winner Chris Grabenstein uses rib-tickling humor to create the perfect tale for his quirky characters. Old fans and new readers will become enthralled with the crafty twists and turns of this ultimate library experience. "Pick up "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" for your kids to discover the coolest library in the world." James Patterson, #1 "New York Times" bestselling author"
Chris Grabenstein, author of the New York Times bestselling Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of the I Funny series with James Patterson, celebrates the power of imagination with this action-packed adventure that shows that sometimes the real story starts after you close the book What if your favorite characters came to life? Billy's spending the summer in a lakeside cabin that belongs to the mysterious Dr. Libris. But something strange is going on. Besides the security cameras everywhere, there's Dr. Libris's private bookcase. Whenever Billy opens the books inside, he can hear sounds coming from the island in the middle of the lake. The clash of swords. The twang of arrows. Sometimes he can even feel the ground shaking. It's almost as if the stories he's reading are coming to life But that's impossible . . . isn't it? Look for brand-new BONUS material in the paperback, including a GALLERY of literary characters, a discussion guide, a behind-the-scenes look at Chris's process, and more "A wonderful tale. . . . A complete original." --James Patterson "Effortlessly readable and a whole lot of fun." --Booklist "A science-based variation on the theme of fictional characters being brought to life. A] satisfying read." --Publishers Weekly
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH MORE THAN TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD! And we’re live! From what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world” to Mr. Lemoncello’s first-ever televised breakout game, follow along and solve the clues in this interactive adventure! By the co-author of Murdle Jr.: Sleuths on the Loose…“A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, starred review of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s LibraryMr. Lemoncello is leaving the library and going live across the nation with his latest game. Kyle Keeley can’t wait to audition, but only a lucky few will get to compete in front of millions of viewers in a completely immersive new breakout game—with real kids as the playing pieces! Nothing is ever as it seems with Mr. Lemoncello, and the clock is ticking. Can Kyle and his friends crack the codes in time to win it all?Don’t miss the bonus puzzle in the back!The Lemoncello books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed must-reads for classrooms and homes across America. Look for the whole series!Mr. Lemoncello’s Very First Game (the prequel)Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library (also available as a graphic novel)Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics (also coming soon as a graphic novel)Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library RaceMr. Lemoncello’s All-Star Breakout GameMr. Lemoncello and the Titanium TicketMr. Lemoncello’s Fantabulous Finale
It's the biggest livestream event ever--Mr. Lemoncello is going live with his first-ever televised BREAKOUT game Discover what James Patterson calls "the coolest library in the world" in the fourth fun-filled, action-packed adventure in the bestselling series from the much-loved coauthor of Max Einstein and I Funny Greetings, boys and girls, gamers of all ages--are you ready to play Mr. Lemoncello's BIGGEST, most dazzling game yet? After months of anticipation, Mr. Lemoncello is taking his games out of the library and going LIVE across the nation on the world-famous Kidzapalooza Television Network Everyone's invited to audition, but only a lucky few will compete in front of millions of viewers in a completely immersive live-action breakout game--with real kids as the playing pieces Each of the winning teams must make it through five different rooms by solving a puzzle to unlock each room and BREAK OUT But nothing is ever as it seems with Mr. Lemoncello, and the surprises in store just might stump even the game master himself. The clock is ticking Can Kyle and his friends crack the codes in time to win Mr. Lemoncello's ultimate game show? Don't miss bonus content in the back of the book--including a sneak peek at the next Mr. Lemoncello, Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket * "A worthy successor to . . . Willy Wonka." --Booklist, starred review (Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library)
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 * "A worthy successor to . . . Willy Wonka." --Booklist, starred review of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
Can you find your way out of what James Patterson calls the coolest library in the world? For the first time, you are invited INSIDE Mr. Lemoncello's one-of-a-kind Gameworks Factory From the coauthor of I Funny and Max Einstein--and with 100+ weeks on the New York Times bestseller list--the LEMONCELLO books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed MUST-READS for homes and classrooms across America. 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. Four lucky kids will win the chance to go inside the new Lemoncello-tastic building on a scavenger hunt that will take them through live-action challenges--skyscraper-size Jenga, dizzying real-life Chutes and Ladders, death-defying games of Rush Hour, and more Each game will get the players closer to the titanium ticket. And only then will the real secret be revealed. . . . Don't miss the bonus puzzle in the back Look for the rest of the puzzle-packed series--Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics, Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race, and Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: 44 STATE AWARD LISTS AND COUNTING100+ WEEKS ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST* A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka. --Booklist, starred review
Meet the Smartest Kid in the Universe in this brand new, fun-packed read from the New York Times Bestselling Author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of Max Einstein "For centuries, humans have consumed information through their eyes and our ears," said Dr. Backbridge. "Here is my prediction. In the not-too-distant future, we are going to ingest information. You won't need to read a book or attend lectures. The chemicals in these pills will do your learning for you." 12 year old Jake's middle school is about to be shut down. Jake and his friends know their school's worth saving-if they could only figure out how When Jake spies a bowl of jellybeans at the hotel where his mom works, he eats them. But uh-oh-those weren't just jellybeans, one of the scientists at his mom's conference is in the process of developing the first ingestible information pills. And THAT'S what Jake ate. Before long, Jake is the smartest kid in the universe. But the pills haven't been tested yet. And when word gets out about this new genius, people want him. The government. The mega corporations. Not all of them are good people Can Jake navigate all the ins and outs of his newfound geniusdom (not to mention the ins and outs of middle school ) AND use his smarts to figure out how to save his school? (Hint-it will take someone smart enough to decipher an almost forgotten pirate legend ) It turns out, sometimes even the smartest kid has a lot to learn "Chris Grabenstein just might be the smartest writer for kids in the universe. No kid, and no adult, will be able to resist The Smartest Kid in the Universe."-James Patterson "Clever, fast-paced and incredibly funny--Chris Grabenstein has done it again."--Stuart Gibbs, New York Times Bestselling author of Spy School
The New York Times bestselling, puzzle-packed sequel to the award-winning Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein, coauthor of I Funny, Treasure Hunters and other bestselling series with James Patterson Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympics Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello is at it again This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first-ever LIBRARY OLYMPICS. But something suspicious is going on . . . books are missing from Mr. Lemoncello's library. Is someone trying to censor what the kids are reading? Now it's not just a game--can Mr. Lemoncello find the real defenders of books and champions of libraries? In between figuring out mind-boggling challenges, the kids will have to band together to get to the bottom of this mystery. Packed with puzzles, clues, and thrilling surprises, this is a deliciously fun, action-packed sequel to the New York Times bestselling Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library. Let the games begin Praise for Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics* An ILA-CBC Children's Choice "Discover the coolest library in the world." --JAMES PATTERSON "This sequel is just as much of an adventure as the first entry. Lots of action and quirky humor will lead kids to do just what libraries encourage them to do: keep reading." --The Washington Post "This action-packed sequel is sure to delight. Another winning love letter to libraries and librarians that is sure to leave readers looking at their own library in a new light." --Booklist "Dewey like this? Of course, and so will upper-elementary and middle school readers and gamers alike." --Kirkus Reviews
"Outrageous hijinks and nonstop hilarity--five-stars " --Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series From the bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and co-author with James Patterson of I Funny, House of Robots, and Treasure Hunters, comes a hilarious illustrated series about all the wacky things that happen when you live in a motel Eleven-year-old P. T. Wilkie may be the greatest storyteller alive. But he knows one thing for a fact: the Wonderland Motel is the best place a kid could ever live All-you-can-eat poolside ice cream A snack machine in the living room A frog slide A giant rampaging alligator (Okay, that last one may or may not be made up.) There's only one thing the Wonderland doesn't have, though--customers. And if the Wonderland doesn't get them soon, P.T. and his friend Gloria may have to say goodbye to their beloved motel forever. They need to think BIG. They need to think BOLD. They need an OUTRAGEOUS plan. Luckily for them, Gloria is a business GENIUS, and OUTRAGEOUS is practically P.T.'s middle name. With Gloria's smarts and P.T.'s world-famous stories and schemes, there's got to be a way to save the Wonderland BONUS: Includes fun extras like P. T. Wilkie's outrageous (and sometimes useful) things you learn living in a motel. Installment 1: How to say "Help The toilet is clogged " in over twenty languages Here's What People are saying about Welcome to Wonderland * A New York Times Bestseller * Sunshine State Young Readers Award List * Winner of the Sid Fleischman Humor Award * "Outrageous hijinks and nonstop hilarity--five-stars Kids who check into this madcap motel will want to stay forever " --Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series So funny I fell off my bed --Izzy B., age 10 Classic Grabenstein. The mystery should satisfy Grabenstein's "Mr. Lemoncello" followers, and the humor and visuals will appeal to fans of his collaborations with James Patterson. This new series should be a hit.--School Library Journal"A delight. P.T. is a hoot and a half. A funny, madcap dash. Grabenstein . . . threads in a mystery that blooms in the last act and that puts this particular read over the top.--Kirkus Reviews "Charm galore. Easy and breezy, this well-paced novel . . . belongs in the hands of any readers wanting their bad guys bad, their good guys great, and a little of Wonderland's promised fun in the sun."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Can you find your way out of what James Patterson calls the "coolest library in the world"? Mr. Lemoncello has created the race of a lifetime, and Kyle' Keeley is determined to win it. On your marks. Get set. Lemon, cello, GO From the coauthor of I Funny and Max Einstein--and with 100+ weeks on the New York Times bestseller list--the LEMONCELLO books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed MUST-READS for classrooms and homes across America. Everyone's favorite game maker, Mr. Lemoncello, is testing out his new FABULOUS FACT-FINDING FRENZY game Kyle and the other lucky finalists will go on a great race--by bicycle, bookmobile, and even Mr. Lemoncello's corporate banana jet --to find fascinating facts about famous Americans, and win spectacular prizes But when a few surprising "facts" about Mr. Lemoncello surface, it might just be GAME OVER Don''t miss the bonus puzzle in the back Look for the rest of the puzzle-packed series--Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Mr. Lemoncello''s Library Olympics, Mr. Lemoncello''s All-Star Breakout Game, and Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: 44 STATE AWARD LISTS AND COUNTING100+ WEEKS ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST* "A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka." --Booklist, starred review
"Outrageous hijinks and nonstop hilarity--five-stars --Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate seriesFrom the bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor with James Patterson of I Funny, House of Robots, and Treasure Hunters, comes the second hilarious, fun-in-the-sun adventure in his illustrated series about all the wacky things that happen when you live in a motel There's always something wacky happening when you live in a motel, and P.T. (named after P. T. Barnum, of course) has grown up at the world's wackiest When word gets out that the hottest teen idols in Hollywood (plus current YouTube sensation Kevin the Monkey ) will be filming their next movie--Beach Party Surf Monkey--right in St. Pete's Beach, Florida, P.T. and his friend Gloria know that the Wonderland would be the perfect location. Now they just have to convince the producers But when things start to go wrong (crazed fans? missing stars?), it will take all of Gloria's business genius and P.T.'s wild stories to save the movie before both it and the Wonderland are all washed up BONUS: Includes fun extras like P.T. and Gloria's Famous Fact-or-Fiction Quiz: Movie Edition Here's What People are saying about Welcome to Wonderland "Outrageous hijinks and nonstop hilarity--five-stars Kids who check into this madcap motel will want to stay forever " --Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series So funny I fell off my bed --Izzy B., age 10 Classic Grabenstein. The mystery should satisfy Grabenstein's "Mr. Lemoncello" followers, and the humor and visuals will appeal to fans of his collaborations with James Patterson. This new series should be a hit.--School Library Journal"A delight. P.T. is a hoot and a half. A funny, madcap dash.--Kirkus Reviews "Charm galore. Easy and breezy, this well-paced novel . . . belongs in the hands of any readers wanting their bad guys bad, their good guys great, and a little of Wonderland's promised fun in the sun."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Theatre for Young AudiencesCharacters: 6 males 4 females 6 males or females plus extras"To my way of thinking there are no such things as strays; only those who have not yet found their homes."From the imaginative mind of award winning TYA author Chris Grabenstein comes a very funny very touching new comedy filled with laughter learning and heart that's ideal for school groups and professional children's theatres.Curiosity Cat is the play-within-the-book from Grab
Discover the New York Times bestselling series and what James Patterson calls "the coolest library in the world" with Mr. Lemoncello's 4-Book Boxed Set Look for a BONUS poster with puzzles inside Have you READ the books, PLAYED the games, and SOLVED the puzzles? Mr. Lemoncello's 4-Book Boxed Set includes four paperback editions of the New York Times bestselling books: Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics, Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race, and Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game. Look inside for a poster with fun puzzles and special codes With over ONE MILLION books sold, the Mr. Lemoncello series is a kid favorite
Chris Grabenstein just might be the smartest writer for kids in the universe. --James Patterson The Smartest Kid in the Universe goes to genius camp in book two of this action-packed series from the New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Jake McQuade is the smartest kid in the universe--and he's back to defend his title This time, he is heading off to a camp for geniuses sponsored by billionaire tech mogul (and brilliant inventor) Zane Zinkle. But genius camp is not like regular camp. There are limo buses, robot polar bears, and high-tech cabins with high-tech toilets But it isn't all fun and brain games at camp, especially when Jake goes up against the artificially intelligent Virtuoso quantum computer--the smartest machine in the universe--which also happens to be Zinkle's latest genius creation It's boy versus bot in this epic showdown packed with s'mores, puzzles, action, adventure, and hilarious, jelly bean-fueled fun Bonus puzzle included
Do you know anyone like Oliver McSnow...who only knows the word NO? Introducing a story about the AMAZING power of YES This universally relatable picture book about toddlerhood from the New York Times bestselling team behind No More Naps will elicit laughs from kids and their grown-ups everywhere Oliver McSnow ONLY says NO. He says NO so much that his NO starts to grow. And grow and GROW...until that NO is out of control No baths. No brushing teeth. No cleaning up. No bedtime Morning, noon, and night--it's just NO, NO, NOOOOOOOOOO But then Oliver's cousin visits. Jess loves the word YES. YES to friends YES to food. YES to fun YES, YES, YES, YES, YESSSSS And suddenly, Oliver's world gets opened up in a most wonderful way
