Characters
Who is the main character who loves games and wants to enter the library contest?
Kyle Keeley
What activity is Kyle doing at the beginning of the story?
Playing a game with his brothers.
What is Kyle trying to do when he works on his essay?
Create an essay that can help him win the contest.
What special event are selected students invited to attend?
The library’s opening celebration/lock-in.
Where are the selected students spending the night?
Inside the new library.
Who is the famous game maker connected to the new library?
Mr. Luigi Lemoncello
What school assignment does Kyle learn he must complete?
An essay about the new public library.
What makes Mr. Lemoncello especially interesting to Kyle?
He is a famous creator of games.
How does Kyle feel about getting a chance to enter the new library?
Excited and eager.
What should a good player do when rules are explained?
Listen carefully and follow the rules.
Which character is Kyle’s older brother and often competes with him?
Mike Keeley
Why is the new library a big deal in Alexandriaville?
The town has been without a public library for years.
What kind of building is being celebrated in the contest?
The town’s new public library.
What is unusual about the new library?
It is filled with creative technology, games, displays, and surprises
What skills seem useful for the challenges in the library?
Reading, teamwork, problem-solving, and noticing clues.
Who is Kyle’s mother, who expects him to complete his schoolwork?
Mrs. Keeley
What does Kyle realize about the essay contest?
Winning could give him a special chance to visit the new library.
What does Kyle’s interest in games help him do?
Think creatively and look for clues or challenges.
Why do the students need to pay attention inside the library?
Details may become important clues or help with challenges.
Why might working with other students be helpful?
Different people notice different clues and have different strengths
What quality best describes Kyle in the opening chapters: curious, bored, or afraid of games?
Curious — and very interested in games.
Why does Kyle become more interested in the assignment?
He learns Mr. Lemoncello is involved and there is a contest/prize
What lesson does Kyle begin learning about schoolwork?
Effort matters, especially when an opportunity is important.
What does the library show about Mr. Lemoncello’s personality?
He is playful, imaginative, and loves puzzles and games.
What major idea is becoming clear by Chapter 8?
The library experience is more than a party—it involves games, puzzles, and challenges.