Mr. Lemoncello’s Very First Game
Mr. Lemoncello’s Very First Game by Chris Grabenstein, published by Random House Children’s Books on April 25, 2023, is an engaging prequel that explores the origins of the beloved character, Mr. Lemoncello. This edition, written in English and spanning 304 pages, invites readers to follow thirteen-year-old Luigi Lemoncello as he embarks on an interactive adventure filled with puzzles and mysteries. The story begins when a carnival arrives in town, offering Luigi a chance to work for the charismatic Professor Marvelmous, setting the stage for a treasure hunt that promises excitement and challenges.
In this captivating narrative, Luigi’s puzzle-solving skills are put to the test as he and his friends uncover clues from a mysterious puzzle box left behind by the professor. Readers will encounter a blend of action and adventure, with themes centered around mysteries and the joy of games. The book encourages participation, inviting readers to solve hidden puzzles alongside the characters. Mr. Lemoncello’s Very First Game is a delightful addition to the series, appealing to young readers and families who enjoy interactive storytelling and imaginative challenges.
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THE PREQUEL TO THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH MORE THAN TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD!
Discover the origins of what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world.” Follow along and solve the clues in this interactive adventure to reveal how Mr. Lemoncello became everyone’s favorite game maker! From the co-author of Murdle Jr.: Sleuths on the Loose…
“An ‘awesometastic’ lead-in.”—Booklist, starred review
Go back to the start and meet thirteen-year-old, puzzle-obsessed Luigi Lemoncello!
Luigi has a knack for games and puzzles. But sometimes it feels like the cards are stacked against him. Until a carnival arrives in town and Luigi gets the chance of a lifetime—the opportunity to work for the world-famous Professor Marvelmous, a dazzling, banana-hat-wearing barker who puts the show in showman! When the carnival closes, Professor Marvelmous leaves behind a mysterious puzzle box along with a clue. A clue that will lead Luigi and his friends on a fantastical treasure hunt to a prize beyond anything they could imagine—if they can find it!
Can Luigi crack the codes and unlock the box’s secrets? Will there be puzzles? Of course! Balloons? You bet! Will it be fun? Hello! It’s a Lemon-cello! BONUS! Can you solve the hidden puzzle inside?!
The Lemoncello books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed must-reads for classrooms and homes across America. Look for the whole series!
Mr. Lemoncello’s Very First Game (the prequel)
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library (also available as a graphic novel)
Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics (also coming soon as a graphic novel)
Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race
Mr. Lemoncello’s All-Star Breakout Game
Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket
Mr. Lemoncello’s Fantabulous Finale
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