Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

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M.P. grade 8
Media Type
Teen Reviews - Books
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (Book):Kyle Keeley loves games of all kinds, especially the board games and video games created by game maker, Luigi Lemoncello. Kyle's friend Akimi Hughes tells him of an essay for a school contest; the winners will be the first to visit the new, grand library in Kyle's town . Initially, Kyle wasn't interested in books, but when he realizes the new library will offer games and computers, he quickly makes a very brief attempt. At school, Kyle discovers that Mr. Lemoncello designed and funded the new library, and that he plans to judge the essay contest. Kyle tries to hand in a much bettr essay late, but his teacher refuses to accept it. Kyle finds an email address for Mr. Lemoncello and sends the essay directly to him. When Mr. Lemoncello arrives at Kyle's school to announce the essay contest winners, Dr. Yanina Zinchenko, world-famous librarian, explains that they will experience the grand new library in an overnight visit. Then Mr. Lemoncello walks onto the stage and announces the winners: Kyle, Akimi, Miguel Fernandez, Andrew Peckleman, Bridgette Wadge, Sierra Russell, Yasmeen Smith-Snyder, Sean Keegan, Haley Daley, Rose Vermette, Kayla Corson and Charles Chiltington. The next morning, Mr. Lemoncello announces a new game: the first to escape the library within twenty-four hours will win the chance to appear in Lemoncello game commercials and earn money as the company spokesperson.