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A New York Times Bestseller
Starred Review, Booklist, June 1, 2013:
“An ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.”
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, May 1, 2013:
"Full of puzzles to think about, puns to groan at and references to children’s book titles, this solid, tightly plotted read is a winner for readers and game-players alike."
"Pick up Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library for your kids to discover the coolest library in the world." —James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library...is fantastic. It is one of the best books I've read, ever, and that is saying something because I am a librarian. The game, gaining understanding of the Dewey Decimal System, all the name dropping, or should I say, title dropping of so many other great books that will encourage the kids to read more, and more and more . . . it all works. I will recommend it to children and adults alike. It is that good." —Julie Forbus, Madison Public Library
Chris Grabenstein is the author of the New York Times bestselling Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics, The Island of Dr. Libris, and the Welcome to Wonderland series. He is also the coauthor of several bestselling series with James Patterson, including I Funny, Treasure Hunters, House of Robots, and Jackie Ha Ha. Chris lives in New York City with his wife, JJ, two cats, and a dog named Fred. Visit him online at chrisgrabenstein.com, and follow him on Facebook or on Twitter at @cgrabenstein. Don’t miss the third Lemoncello adventure, Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race, coming in October 2017!
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包装很好，纸质很好。
Kids who like books, kids who like games, kids who like puzzles, kids who like mysteries, kids who like friends, kids who like fantasy, kids who like fun, and kids who like balloons. If you don't fall into one of these categories, skip the book.
This story of 12 kids who get to spend the night the the new library and are then invited to compete in a game where they must "escape" within 24 hours to win a fabulous prize is one that will surely be a favorite of kids everywhere. It is already one of my favorites. I can't wait to re-read it.
I plan to use this book in the coming school year with my 4th and 5th grade classes. Whether we use it as a "book club" or a "read aloud", I know they will love it.
This might've been the best book I have ever read aside from land of stories and Harry Potter. It's such a great story for kids who like adventure and being part of a team, and books, of course, because it's in the library.
It takes place in a brand new super cool library where 12 kids who write the best essays get to go to sleep in the library. They end up getting to play this game using the stuff in the library to solve a major, major puzzle.
I like how it was a team effort to try and win. They worked together as a team. I also loved how they used stuff in the library to solve a puzzle. People these days are so used to using computers and their phones to get answers but there is so much you can learn by going into the library and looking through books. It was also great because the main character started out thinking that video games were everything and never read books, but after the library lock-in, the first thing he wanted to do was check out a book.
Everyone who loves books should read this.
This was an altogether fun read!
Don't hold the fact against him that Mr. Grabenstein used to write in James Patterson's book factory. We found this book to be an absolutely delightful, engaging read. Grabenstein is clearly big on libraries as centers of discovery, learning and community. Twelve twelve-year-olds, who have never been in a library due to their town's library being torn down twelve years ago, compete to go to the grand opening of Mr. Lemoncello's library. Once there, they find themselves locked in and are told that their goal is to use the library and all its resources to discover a hidden exit for a grand prize. Mr. Lemoncello is a great game-maker and some of the clues come from his games, while others come from the ten Dewey Decimal Rooms, a holographic librarian and holographic creatures, and pictograms hidden in books.
Grabenstein cleverly reinforces the idea that reading is, itself, a rewarding activity, and those who take time to focus on the process are rewarded more than those who try to take short cuts. He also emphasizes such values as loyalty, team-work, and respect. Titles of many famous children's books are sprinkled throughout Mr. Lemoncello's conversations and the clues. There is also a puzzle not in the story that can be solved and sent into Mr. Grabenstein for a chance to win two libraries of books. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library is a fast read. Mr. Grabenstein also does a very good job of creating distinct characters. None of the kids feels like a carbon copy of the other; they're all fleshed out in ways that help you get a sense of what motivates them.
This book tells the story of an eccentric game designer's fabulous new library, and the twelve 12-year old children chosen to spend the night there. They're competing in a contest to see who can escape before time runs out, and the story's main focus is Kyle, a kid who loves games but not reading. He and his best friends all make it into the contest and are faced with a number of puzzles to solve as they compete against a rich bully, a whiny nerd and a snotty cheerleader.
Yes, the comparison to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is obvious, and the book has the same sense of goofy fun, but because the setting is a library rather than a candy factory there is much more opportunity for referencing the deep well of children's literature, which can only enrich the story. And with funding for libraries decreasing it's nice to see a book that shows such an obvious love for the institution and its practitioners; the book is even dedicated to librarians and several are mentioned in the Acknowledgments.
I love the plot and the setting and the intent of the book, but there are problems with the book too. I'd say the worst flaw is that the characters are rather cliched and not very deep. Maybe that's what the author wanted and maybe it's more enjoyable for middle schoolers, the intended audience, but I thought this was a missed opportunity to improve on Dahl's popular novel. For instance, there's a girl who reads ALL THE TIME, even skipping meals and conversation. She's the only kid who has no parent to see her off or greet her at the end of the adventure. Why? Where's her mom and dad? Is she antisocial or just incredibly into reading. It might have been better to have fewer kids but get to know them better, but then again perhaps this is unfair criticism -- and I admit it -- I have had the great misfortune of reading this as an adult. I bet if was twelve I'd absolutely adore it. It has books and a fantastical library and a scavenger hunt, even danger and mischief. I would recommend this to middle school readers. I would give it as a gift, and I will read the sequel. I just wish it had been a bit .. more.
The puzzles were okay but repetitive, and the many references to children's books were too often superficial, on the level of puns. I have nothing against puns, and I'm sure lots of middle school readers want silly goofy puns, but again I think it's a missed opportunity to step it up a bit, and make it more entertaining to kids who've probably seen Dora the Explorer and Star Wars. Also problematic is that a lot of the cultural references were amazingly dated, and improbable points of reference for today's kids.
I liked this book and loved the message. We even get a few lessons in the Dewey Decimal system, and what's not to love about that. Kyle gradually gets to like reading .. yay!
There is also a bonus puzzle and a discussion with the author, and I appreciate the effort, though mention was made of a list of all the books referenced and I would have liked to have seen this but didn't. I'll look again.
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