Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Amazon Best Books of the Month, June 2013: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello s Library is part Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, part A Night in the Museum, and a whole lot of fun. When the eccentric inventor of video and board games returns to his hometown to build a library the likes of which has never been seen, he brings with him the most spectacular puzzler of them all. Seventh grader Kyle Keeley wants, more than anything, to be the winner of Mr. Lemoncello s latest challenge but it will take skill, wit, and ultimately teamwork to come out on top. With a delightful cast of characters and the homey feel of family game night, Chris Grabenstein s novel mimics elements of two beloved classics but stands on its own merit as a sure fire winner with young readers. --Seira Wilson