When Chris Grabenstein started this series a few years ago, as a librarian, I was excited. I devour any book that sings the praises of reading and libraries. I just did not know how it would translate for kids. His first one, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's library was a bit reminiscent of Willie Wonka, but it was exciting and original in other ways and my students loved it. This sequel in which Kyle (and his other friends who won the contest in the first book), are now challenged by kids across the country who want a shot at winning the library games, too. So Mr. Lemoncello is back at it, creating another set of games revolving around the library, reading and the Dewey Decimal System. I did not find this one as exciting as the first, but it was still a great, fun read. (FIC GRA)
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