Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library / Chris Grabenstein / 289 pages

This book is great and I recommend it for all library staff, kids who like puzzles, and everyone who wants to read a fun book.  Luigi Lemoncello is a creator of games.  He grew up in the small town of Alexandriaville, Ohio and loved the library.  It's been 12 years since the library was torn down when the city fathers decided because of the Internet a library was no longer needed.  Mr. Lemoncello builds the town a new library under top secret conditions and hosts a lock-in for 12 year olds the night before the library opens.  Take Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and mash it up with The Westing Game or The Wright 3 and you get Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library.  It's the type of book kids will re-read to get all of the clues AND try to find another puzzle hidden in the book.  Awesomeness with whipped cream on top.  Recommend for upper elementary and middle school.