Reviewed by Dannielle Viera
The world’s most famous game
maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has designed the new library, and Kyle is desperate to
be one of the twelve kids invited to the opening-night lock-in. Little does he
know that the whole library is a game! To win, the kids must find clues and
solve riddles to locate the special exit by the 12pm deadline. They soon figure
out that they need to work together to triumph over Lemoncello’s literary
escape room.
This action-packed graphic novel
brings to life the bestselling middle-grade book of the same name. Chris
Grabenstein’s story is clever and captivating, as it encourages readers to have
a go at cracking the challenging brainteasers in company with the characters.
Along the way, they’ll learn a bounty of brilliant bookish facts and discover
the unique power that comes from thoughtful teamwork.
Douglas Holgate’s colourful
illustrations are energetic and engaging, ensuring that readers’ attention is
carried from one vibrant panel to the next. The overall palette is warm, with
the predominance of pale yellow adding a cheery tone to the pages. Distinctive
depictions help young eyes distinguish each child in the book.
Escape from Mr Lemoncello’s
Library is a perfect introduction to the wonders within literature for hesitant
readers. By the end, they’ll be eager to roll the dice and jump three squares
straight into their nearest library.
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