Tween Tuesday Review: Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olypmics

 * Sequel to Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library * 

Kids around the US are annoyed that they didn't have the chance to complete in the library games. They would love a shot at beating team Kyle and proving their library knowledge.

So, Mr. Lemoncello complies, creating the first ever library Olympics. Everyone's excited about the new opportunity, except for Kyle.

He's worried that the first time through the games might have been a fluke. His nerves again new heights when he hears about all the talents kids gunning for the spotlight. Can he and his team reclaim their title as champions?

My Thoughts: I really liked this sequel. I loved the library games. I loved the readers being readers. I loved how a few competitors talked in Dewey. I found Charles entertaining. I liked the highlighting of censorship and that libraries are a fun place to be, instead of a silent cold building with only appropriate books to read. 

Cover Thoughts: Cool
Source: Book sent for Review
Fun Fact: I got to meet the author and there's a 3rd book coming!

Author Visit with Chris Grabenstein

Last night I was at RJ Julia's to see Chris Grabenstein. He was really funny and engaging - there was lots of laughter  from the audience. It was great to see so many kids attending the author event - two introduced him.

Reading from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics

Answering Questions

We found out a few details:

 * A third book is in the works

* The options have been sold

* He has four brothers

* He used his imaginative play with his brothers in The Island of Dr. Libris 

* He enjoyed improv (just like Jamie in I Funny)

* He worked in adverting writing commercials (with James Patterson)

* He wanted to make research and learning fun - more like a game

* He's a reluctant reader himself

* The idea for the sequel came from a 5th grade during an author skype session

Getting books signed (one for me and one for my library)