Get ready for another round of ingenious puzzles and library magic in Chris Grabenstein's Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The Graphic Novel! Without giving anything away, this adaptation delivers all the charm, wit, and brain-teasing fun that fans have come to expect from the Lemoncello series, now brought to vivid life through compelling illustrations.

This graphic novel is a whirlwind of clever challenges and unexpected twists. The story centers on a high-stakes competition within the fantastical confines of Mr. Lemoncello's extraordinary library. Readers will be captivated as the characters navigate intricate games and riddles, each more imaginative than the last, all designed to test their knowledge, teamwork, and critical thinking.

The transition to a graphic novel format is handled brilliantly. The artwork perfectly complements Grabenstein's imaginative world, making the library's whimsical contraptions and the characters' expressions truly pop off the page. The visual storytelling enhances the fast-paced nature of the "Olympics," allowing readers to easily follow the rapid-fire deductions and adventurous pursuits.

What makes this book so enjoyable is its emphasis on the joy of learning and the power of collaboration. It celebrates literacy and problem-solving in a way that is both entertaining and inspiring. You'll find yourself rooting for the contestants as they face surprising obstacles and work together (or sometimes against each other) to achieve their goals.

If you love puzzles, mysteries, and the excitement of a grand competition, Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The Graphic Novel is a must-read. It's a delightful, spoiler-free journey that will challenge your mind and warm your heart, proving once again that libraries are anything but boring!

Having not read the original versions of the books, but always looking for safe graphic novels for my library, I wanted to give this one a try. I just never had a good feeling through the entire book. All of the kids had bad attitudes, and were rather cutthroat (I DO understand this is a competition, but there are parts that are rather underhanded) and I just didn't enjoy it at all. It now makes me wonder if I should read the originals and if those same bad attitudes are reflected in there, pull them from my library. I want our kids to be reading uplifting, encouraging things that make them better members of society rather than learning how to tear each other down with attitudes. :-(

My son read this. He is eleven. He said that he would read it again. He likes the Lemoncello books and graphic novels, so this is a good combination. He liked that it encouraged people to continue reading and going back to the library. At one point, it encouraged team work and not trying to hog the ball and do it yourself. It emphasized letting other people get involved with their ideas.
Recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley for our chance to preview this book.

As an elementary school librarian I am always looking for books that will interest the "non" reader. Graphic novels are great for this.

I can't wait to get book 1 and 2 for the library, I know it will be a hit for many of our young readers.

Thank you netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Love Mr Lemoncello. I am a huge fan of the graphic novel editions. It is perfect for the style of the story. It flows well and is extremely entertaining.