Characters
The Library and Games
Puzzles and Clues
Books and Authors
Miscellaneous Fun
100

The main character of the book

Kyle Keeley

100

What kind of event does Mr. Lemoncello hold for students in the new library?

A library lock-in

100

The first clue the players receive in the game

"Look for the missing numbers."

100

The author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

Chris Grabenstein

100

The snack that Kyle loves and eats during the game

Cheese puffs (or cheese balls)

200

The creator of the library escape game

Mr. Lemoncello

200

What must the kids do in order to win the game?

Escape from the library using clues and puzzles

200

The clues lead the players to which part of the library to escape?

A hidden exit in a historical library exhibit

200

Mr. Lemoncello often quotes this famous author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Lewis Carroll

200

What do winners of the game receive as their prize?

A starring role in Mr. Lemoncello’s commercials

300

This character is Kyle’s best friend and helps him throughout the game

Akimi Hughes

300

What famous number system is used to organize books in the library?

The Dewey Decimal System

300

The invisible writing trick that Kyle and his team use to reveal hidden clues

Lemon juice ink (revealed with heat)

300

The classic book about a girl who loves books is mentioned in the story

Matilda by Roald Dahl

300

What is unique about Mr. Lemoncello’s shoes?

They have clocks on them!


400

The antagonist who tries to cheat to win the game

Charles Chiltington

400

What game does Kyle play with his brothers at the beginning of the book?

Monopoly

400

The type of word puzzle is featured in the book, where pictures replace words

A rebus puzzle

400

The author known for mystery novels is mentioned in the book

Agatha Christie

400

What type of transportation does Mr. Lemoncello often use?

A hovercraft

500

Book-loving character who is an expert in literature and spends most of her time reading

Sierra Russell

500

What special type of book helps the players solve clues in the game?

A book of famous quotes

500

The final hidden feature in the library that reveals the way out

A secret staircase

500

The name of the famous library that inspired Chris Grabenstein to write the book

The New York Public Library

500

What country is Mr. Lemoncello originally from?

Italy