In this sequel to the popular Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Grabenstein brings back the winning team to defend their title in a Library Olympics -- a game that spans the country with teams from every region. Included are puzzles for readers to solve (as in the first book), and a new mystery involving hundreds of missing books from Mr. Lemoncello's library. Avid readers of children's literature will especially enjoy the many books and authors mentioned throughout the chapters. Librarians

This book was amazing! It really spotlights how great library's are and how important it is to read. The author expresses the importance of books in an entertaining way. "A library doesn't need windows. We have books, which are windows into worlds we have never even dreamed possible." -Chris Grabstein

Once again, Mr. Lemoncello has introduced readers to puzzles, games, books, and a love of Dewey Decimal System. In this book, readers are also introduced to Banned Books. I really enjoy the clues in this book and how the readers are given a chance to solve the puzzles and riddles for themselves before the answer is solved. Each character has strengths and weaknesses but work together as a team. Differences can be strengths and past mistakes forgiven. The joy of learning is what comes through in

I would love to have a library or a competition like this in my library! All of the chapters where short and sweet making the entire book entertaining. Kyle Keeley and all of his friends are extremely smart and are able to work together in the end. (view spoiler)[I guessed that the uncle was working for Mr. Lemoncello but I was actually surprised to find out that Mr. Lemoncello was also acting sad about the books being gone. (hide spoiler)] I can’t wait until libraries are actually this high-tec...

So much fun! I may even prefer it to its predecessor! Kids will devour this.

Honestly one of the best and most fun children's series of all time!

Chris Grabenstein is currently one of my favourite 9-12 authors. I loved The Island of Dr. Libris and the first book in the Lemoncello series, Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library. Mr. Limoncello's Library Olympics is fun, contains puzzles you can solve with the characters, and tackles important book related subjects such as banned books and freedom of speech. I'm excited to see what Grabenstein comes up with next!

I am so excited to read this. I promise that I will like it, no hesitation. When I saw the date, I was likeNOoooooooooooooo!

This book is AMAZING! It is a perfect mix of libraries, Olympics, and games. If you like to read about the most amazing library in the world including a museum, electronic learning center, and three stories of BOOKS, I am telling you, YOU HAVE GOT TO READ THIS!!!!

What an awesome book! I'll read anything by Chris Grabenstein, whether it's one of his excellent mysteries for adults or one of his wonderful books for middle-graders like his hilarious Mr. Lemoncello library mysteries.This book has a large cast of lively and varied characters and features games, many references to real books (including quite a few banned books), and a puzzling mystery plot (with some twists I definitely didn't foresee). It champions "freedom of speech, freedom of expression, an...

Kyle Keeley and friends are back in Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics, the sequel to The Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library. After achieving celebrity status following their victory in Mr. Lemoncello's escape game, all Kyle Keeley and friends would like is for life to get back to normal in Alexandriaville, Ohio. Unfortunately for them, however, kids around the country have taken notice and wish for a chance to compete in the famous library. Game genius Luigi Lemoncello hatches a plan: the firs...

LOVE. I can't decide if I love it more than the original or not, but I also really don't care. As a librarian, tech geek, word nerd, and lifelong book-lover, this book has it all for me: books, book references, support of free speech and banned books, technology, Flora and Ulysses, research, and on and on! Great themes for kids, too: friendship, hubris, right vs. wrong, empowerment, teamwork, RETURNING YOUR LIBRARY BOOKS, and on and on. And, of course, crazy Luigi Lemoncello and his constant wor...

Solving puzzles that uncover secret places, thrills me. Thus, the first Luigi Lemoncello novel was made for me! I was rewarded with a mystery-solving core, greatly wanting in crime-oriented adult literature. I insist on owning the collection in hardcovers and awaited a low-priced copy of: “Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics”, 2016. It reproduced some key traits but the stellar ingredients were dimmed, enough that I give four stars. Authors aren't in the position to know what makes their best book...

The long-awaited sequel to Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library does not disappoint! I must say I enjoyed it even more than the first one! Kyle and his teammates are back to defend their title in the first-ever Library Olympics. This clever book is fast paced & funny. There is perfect amount of mystery, action, references to books. I highly recommend this one!I received an ARC at the AASL conference in Columbus.

When this came in the mail today I dove in and I loved it! Just a fun read and a celebration of reading, libraries, imagination, problem-solving and friendship with a message towards the end that fits in organically and is not too didactic! Highly recommended!

This book was given to me as an advanced reader copy at the aasl conference in Ohio. This book seemed more original than the first book in this series. The first book seemed a very updated version of Charlie and the chocolate factory...good but still a knock off. However, this one seemed original in style and content. I like the fact that it answered the what if question of what if others complained about not having a chance to enter the escape of the first book. I loved the fact that it had a v...

A curiously, puzzling sequel to the first Mr. Lemoncello series. With relatable new characters and a mysterious plot, middle-grade readers won't want to put it down! Overall 4/5 stars; I hope this book inspires a love for the library in all!

Chris Grabenstein's latest middle school book is for all of us who love libraries, kids in libraries, and everything libraries stand for. I can't discuss Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics as passionately as I would like to without spoiling a main plot point. So, no matter how the review sounds, try this fun story.Kyle Keeley and his friends in Alexandriaville, Ohio, may have won gamemaker Luigi Lemoncello's first competition in his unique library, but now middle school library lovers throughout

I really like that these books have been centered around a competition and puzzles. I wish there were more events like it in real life because I'd love to go. I also think the library sounds fantastic and enjoyed the technology they contained. I thought this book wasn't quite as good as the first one. Kyle was whiny and not as much of a team player. I understand that he was feeling the pressure to win, but trying to get someone to take his place and hurting his team made me frustrated. Kyle did

The whacky Mr Lemoncello returns for more fun and games in this second book in the series. All of my favourite players and villains were back, along with some new ones. In this book, middle grade teams from across the US compete in a series of clever games in the Library Olympics. This book is definitely one for a middle school/primary school reader, but it doesn’t cross over that well for adult readers. Having said that, I enjoyed solving the puzzles along with Kyle and the other players. I lov...