I checked it out from my library
5 stars
Kyle Keeley loves games. Sure, he loves electronic games like the PSP, but he also loves board games. His favorite ones are all created by Luigi Lemoncello. Come to find out, Mr. Lemoncello had a hand in creating the new library, and he is allowing 12 twelve year olds the opportunity to get in a day early and stay the night. All the sudden, Kyle wants in that library. It doesn't matter to him that he doesn't really like reading. While it seemed like a hard thing to get in, once he's in there it becomes even harder to get out. Will he be able to solve the puzzles and find his way out?
I am not the target audience for this book as I am definitely not a child. It was absolutely written as juvenile fiction. Still, I loved it! I geeked out on all of the book and library references (since I work in the children's department of a library.) Even though, unlike Kyle I actually love reading, I related to his love of puzzles and games. It was neat hearing about all of Mr. Lemoncello's different board games.
Like everything mentions, this book was similar to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It is even brought up throughout the book. Kids who read that and want another similar book will love this one. It could also be a great way to introduce the classic to kids who read this one first and want more. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library will appeal to so many kids: Kids who love libraries or books, kids who love puzzles, kids who love board games, and probably even kids who love mysteries. Kids who don't like reading might change their minds when they read this one. On top of all that, there was actually a moral to the story.
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