Author:Chris Grabenstein
Everyone's favourite game maker, Mr Lemoncello, is testing out his new FABULOUS FACT-FINDING FRENZY game! Kyle must compete in a great race - by bicycle, bookmobile, and even Mr. Lemoncello's corporate banana jet! - to find fascinating facts about famous Americans.
But then a few surprising 'facts' surface about Mr Lemoncello . . . Could Kyle's hero be a fraud? Kyle and the other kids will have to dig deep to find out the truth before it's GAME OVER for Mr Lemoncello . . . !
An ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka
—— BooklistJust as much of an adventure as the first
—— Washington PostRedemption, magic and gleeful silliness
—— ObserverGenius
—— The SunA fantastic tale packed full of sleigh bells, singing elves and flying reindeer
—— Angels and Urchins magazineGrown-up readers will love reading this charming, heart-warming book aloud
—— Daily ExpressHeart-warming
—— OK, 5-starred reviewOodles of charm and silliness
—— HeraldBursting with loveable characters, fast-paced adventure and, of course, Christmas spirit . . . A highly recommended read
—— BooktrustA magical adventure that practically explodes off the page
—— Teach Primary