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  • Published: 5 December 2023
  • ISBN: 9781761345685
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $24.99

Escape from Mr Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel





The BESTSELLING book is now a full-colour, fun-packed GRAPHIC NOVEL!

Find out if game loving Kyle Keeley can escape from what James Patterson calls "the coolest library in all the world" in this fun-filled graphic novel adaptation from the much-loved co-author of Treasure Hunters and the bestselling Australian illustrator of Last Kids on Earth!

When Kyle learns that the world's most famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has designed the town's new library and is having an invitation-only lock-in on opening night, he's determined to be there! But the tricky part isn't getting into the library - it's getting out. Because when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route!

The first book in the series that has been on the New York Times bestseller charts for over 100 weeks is now a full-colour graphic novel!

Flip through the pages for the funny, immersive comic book style of Douglas Holgate, the bestselling illustrator who has worked on The Last Kids on Earth series and dozens of other graphic novels!

"A worthy successor to . . . Willy Wonka." - Booklist, Starred Review

  • Published: 5 December 2023
  • ISBN: 9781761345685
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $24.99

About the authors

Chris Grabenstein

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

Praise for Escape from Mr Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel

Discover the coolest library in the world.

James Patterson

Lots of action and quirky humor.

The Washington Post

A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.

Booklist, starred review

A winner for readers and game-players alike.

Kirkus Reviews, starred review

A fun-filled, suspenseful intellectual puzzle.

Shelf Awareness, starred review

Will have readers racing to pick up the next volume.

School Library Journal

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