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Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics
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Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympiad! 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.
Will it be fun? Like the commercials say...HELLO? It's a Lemoncello! But something suspicious is going on...books are missing from Mr. Lemoncello's library. Is someone trying to censor what the kids are reading?!
In between figuring out mind-boggling challenges, the kids will have to band together to get to the bottom of this mystery. Now it's not just a game—can Mr. Lemoncello find the real defenders of books and champions of libraries?
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!
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Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics by Chris Grabenstein is praised for its engaging and imaginative storytelling, capturing the excitement of a library-based competition. Reviewers appreciate the book's clever puzzles, humorous tone, and the diverse cast of characters, making it an enjoyable read for children. The book is often highlighted for its ability to inspire a love for libraries and reading.
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ISBN: 9780857988270
Publisher: Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 April 2016
Country: Australia
Imprint: Random House Australia Children's Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Chris Grabenstein is an award-winning author of books for children and adults, a playwright, screenwriter, and former advertising executive and improvisational comedian. Winner of two Anthony and four Agatha Awards, he is also the co-author with James Patterson of The #1 New York Times bestseller I FUNNY. A former writer for Jim Henson's Muppets and past president of the New York Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America, Chris co-wrote the screenplay for the CBS-TV movie, The Christmas Gift, starring John Denver. He lives in New York City with his wife, three cats, and a rescue dog named Fred, who starred in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on Broadway. You can visit Chris (and Fred) at www.ChrisGrabenstein.com
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