Chrissy’s Review: Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket by Chris Grabenstein

Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket (Mr. Lemoncello’s Library #5)
written by Chris Grabenstein
published by Random House Books for Young Readers, 2020

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Did I enjoy this book? I absolutely loved this Mr. Lemoncello’s Library book. It may be my favorite of the series.

I have been a fan of this series since the first book, and this book had me reading nonstop. It is a fun story that has you rooting for the kid who isn’t allowed anything Lemoncello. And that kid is Simon Skrindle. He has a great story, and you can’t help but want him to win the whole thing, especially after you find out other key details about his family. (Yes, I’m being cryptic, but I don’t want to spoil the story.) The main object of this book is to find the titanium ticket, which did remind me a bit of Willy Wonka. There is a life-size board game through town with a lot of challenges that reminded me of Double Dare (Do you remember that Nickelodeon show from the late 80s and early 90s?). Kyle Keeley, Akimi Hughes, Andrew Pickleman, and Haley Daley are paired up with local kids to compete for the big prize. There are puzzles and live-action board games and the trademark Lemoncello zaniness. I loved every minute. I can’t wait for the next book!

Would I recommend it? Absolutely, but be sure to read the first four books before you read this one. While you probably can get away without reading them, I wouldn’t do that. This is a wonderful series–for kids and adults.
 

 
About the book – from Goodreads: Welcome! For the first time, you are invited INSIDE Mr. Lemoncello’s one-of-a-kind Gameworks Factory in book five of the fun-filled, action-packed bestselling series from the much-loved coauthor of the I Funny and Max Einstein series!

Now with a brand-new look packed with shelf and kid appeal!

Far away from his magical library, everyone’s favorite game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, is building something new. Something SECRET. And he’s about to let the world see it. He’ll reveal that hidden deep within the Lemoncello-tastic new building is a single ticket. A titanium ticket.

Four lucky boys and girls are about to win the chance to go inside the building on a spectacular scavenger hunt that will take them through bigger-than-life live-action games—towering, skyscraper-size Jenga; dizzying real-life Chutes and Ladders; death-defying games of Rush Hour; plus ball pit moats and more! Each game will get the players closer to the titanium ticket. But the real secret? Mr. Lemoncello is thinking about his legacy, and whichever player finds the ticket will be the first to win a spot in an elite group of kids who will compete in the next books to win Mr. Lemoncello’s ENTIRE EMPIRE!

 

 

 

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