If Your 8-12-Year-Old Liked Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, They Might Also Like…

• The Mummy in the Attic

• The Mysterious Benedict Society

• Chasing Vermeer

• The Westing Game

These books reward puzzle-loving readers with clever clues, smart teamwork, and mysteries that make kids feel one step ahead of the adults.

Here’s what they’re about

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

When Kyle Keeley is chosen to attend the grand opening of the world’s most high-tech library, he expects fun — not to be locked inside overnight. To escape, Kyle and a group of clever kids must solve riddles, decode clues, and outsmart the eccentric (and brilliant) Mr. Lemoncello. Packed with wordplay, teamwork, and puzzle-solving, this fast-paced mystery celebrates curiosity and problem-solving. It’s an irresistible choice for readers who love brain teasers, escape rooms, and stories that make them feel part of the game.

The Mummy in the Attic

When a strange mummy linked to Ancient Egypt enters his life, Tom McNabb finds himself caught in a mystery that refuses to stay buried. As unsettling events unfold, Tom must uncover the truth about the mummy, his family’s past, and secrets hidden far closer to home than he expected. Blending humour, suspense, and genuine emotional stakes, The Mummy in the Attic delivers a spooky-but-accessible adventure that balances chills with heart — perfect for readers who enjoy mystery, history, and a dash of the supernatural.

The Mysterious Benedict Society

A group of gifted children are recruited through a series of strange tests to join a secret mission led by the brilliant Mr. Benedict. Their task: infiltrate a sinister institution and stop a mind-controlling plot that threatens the world. As the children rely on their unique strengths — intelligence, empathy, creativity, and courage — they form deep bonds of friendship. This richly layered story combines mystery, humour, and moral depth, making it ideal for readers who enjoy clever plots, eccentric adults, and thoughtful adventures.

Chasing Vermeer

When a famous painting disappears, two sixth-graders — Petra and Calder — find themselves drawn into a web of codes, clues, and art-world mysteries. As they investigate, the story weaves in real-life puzzles, pentominoes, and questions about truth and perception. Chasing Vermeer is a thoughtful, intriguing mystery that encourages readers to think deeply and look closely. It’s perfect for kids who enjoy quiet cleverness, art, and mysteries that unfold gradually rather than relying on action alone.

The Westing Game

Sixteen strangers are invited to live in an apartment building owned by the mysterious millionaire Sam Westing — and when he dies, they become players in a game to solve his murder. Each resident is given cryptic clues, but nothing is as it seems. As alliances form and secrets unravel, one sharp-minded child may be closer to the truth than all the adults combined. Clever, twisty, and endlessly re-readable, The Westing Game rewards careful readers who love puzzles, wordplay, and surprising endings.