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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

by Chris Grabenstein

Among the most widely assigned — 23 curriculum lists · 23 states

On reading-award lists:Maud Hart Lovelace Book AwardMaine Student Book AwardBlue Hen Book AwardPacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award+19 more

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein is assigned in US schools at grades 4–6. It appears across 23 curriculum references and 23 states, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

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Grade range
Grades 4–6
Pages
338
Reading time
about 6h 10m (est.)
First published
2013
ISBN-13
9780307974969

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About this book

THE START OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH MORE THAN TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD! Can you escape from what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world”? Follow along and solve the clues in this interactive adventure! From the co-author of Murdle Jr.: Sleuths on the Loose… “A worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, starred review When Kyle Keeley learns that the world’s most famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has designed the town’s new library and is having an invitation-only lock-in on opening night, he’s determined to be there! But the tricky part isn’t getting into the library—it’s getting out. Because when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must catch every clue and solve every puzzle to f

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What grade level is Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library?
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–6. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library?
It takes about 6h 10m to read Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (338 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 370 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library?
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library appears on reading lists for Blue Hen Book Award, Buckeye Children's & Teen Book Award, California Young Reader Medal, and 18 others. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library banned in schools?
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

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Lexile measure
Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band
Grades 4–6 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 23 curricula on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Cited in 23 states ELA frameworks or DOE list (see citations above).
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
Tagged for: award-winner, book-club.

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