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Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale

by Chris Grabenstein

Book Details

Publisher:Random House
Published:2025-09-16
Pages:305
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

THE CONCLUSION TO THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH MORE THAN TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD! Welcome back to what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world.” Follow along and solve the clues in this interactive adventure to see if you have what it takes to be the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello’s epic gaming empire! 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 of Esca

Our Review

This final installment in the beloved puzzle series brings readers back to the world's most imaginative library for one last interactive adventure, challenging them to solve a cascade of riddles, codes, and brainteasers to determine the heir to Mr. Lemoncello's fantastical gaming empire. The stakes have never been higher as the series' signature blend of high-energy storytelling and reader participation reaches its peak, demanding sharp wits and clever deduction from anyone hoping to claim the ultimate prize. It’s a fittingly grand and engaging conclusion that fully immerses readers in the chaotic, wonderful world Grabenstein has built.

Fans who have grown up with Kyle Keeley and his friends will find a deeply satisfying payoff, as the narrative weaves together threads from the entire series while introducing a final, epic game that lives up to the "fantabulous" promise. The book truly excels at making the reader feel like a direct participant in the story, ensuring that the journey to the finale is as much your own puzzle to solve as it is the characters'. This is a masterclass in interactive middle-grade fiction, a clever and heartfelt sendoff that will leave longtime readers both triumphant and nostalgic.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction