Middle Grade Madness! discussion

As voted by the people! This is action/adventure and I think a bit of mystery so it should be fun! Looking forward to reading it because I know it's a popular one...

Kadi wrote: "As voted by the people! This is action/adventure and I think a bit of mystery so it should be fun! Looking forward to reading it because I know it's a popular one..."

I read this book when it first came out and I really liked it. See my Goodreads review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'll never forget talking it about it with my classes when one of my advanced readers telling me I was pronouncing Lemoncello wrong.

I’ve always wanted to read this one

Lynn wrote: "I read this book when it first came out and I really liked it. See my Goodreads review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'll never forget talking it about it with my classes when one of my advanced readers telling me I was pronouncing Lemoncello wrong."

Aah that must've been so awkward! I'm always pronouncing things wrong lol
Wait so how is it pronounced? Lemon-sell-o or lemon-cello? I've been saying it the latter way in my head.

EdenB15 wrote: "I’ve always wanted to read this one"

It's not really even been on my radar until now. I always lump it in with Mysterious Benedict Society because they both have really long titles and have that mystery game vibe to it.

Are you planning on reading this one with us? I'm hoping I can fit it in.

Lemon-Chello

Chara's Craftsations wrote: "Lemon-Chello"

I thought so! I studied Italian for 2 years and whilst I know next to nothing about it now, I still remember that "c" next to an "e" makes a "ch" sound. Though if it was really Italian it would be limoncello not lemoncello but it's still interesting to see.

Kadi wrote: "Chara's Craftsations wrote: "Lemon-Chello"

I thought so! I studied Italian for 2 years and whilst I know next to nothing about it now, I still remember that "c" next to an "e" makes a "ch" sound. ..."

Correct - It was embarrassing to be corrected by a student, but I never forgot how to pronounce it. I did my best to take it in stride.

Kadi wrote: "EdenB15 wrote: "I’ve always wanted to read this one"

It's not really even been on my radar until now. I always lump it in with Mysterious Benedict Society because they both have really long titles..."
Yes I am! If I can get a copy

I'll try to read this one tomorrow:)

I'm excited to read this one! I've had it on my shelves for too long!

Totally fun and inventive! The library created is amazing! and ... no give aways, but have a great time! Debby

I have read the entire series and soon going to read his newest publication. Absolutely LOVE this series!!!!

Wonder if this one will fit into any of r tasks for the challenge

Eden I was wondering the same thing. I haven’t read it but I feel like it would fit into tasks 13, 20 (if you read it as an audiobook), 26, and 70 maybe. The rest is hard to tell because you’d have to read the book to know.

I was thinking the same thing about the challenge :) Thanks for the ideas, Kadi.

This is the only cross-team discussion we will have😂 but if we’re all reading the same book we might as well discuss it! I’ve got one other book to read for the challenge and then I’ll be starting this so probably sometime next week...

Starting this one tonight looking forward to it

Awesome! I’ll join in as soon as I finish my current read which shouldn’t be more than a few days. Feel free to share your thoughts in the meantime if you want and we can discuss later!

I'm about half-way through. The audio is amazing, mostly for the voices the narrator does for Dr. Zinchenko and Mr. Lemoncello :) I'm enjoying the story!

I finished the book yesterday! I thought it was enjoyable and fun. I was glad to see (view spoiler)[ Charles get his at the end! I had a feeling that was coming! I liked how the friendships between Kyle's teammates was portrayed - old friends (Kyle, Akimi - I listened to the audio - spelling?, and Miguel) welcoming in new friends (Sierra and Haley). That was heartwarming. The contest itself was a riot! My favorite parts were when Mr. Lemoncello himself interacted with the kids during the competition. Especially funny was near the end when he admitted he had nothing to do with the make-up of the game! "I don't write 'em, I just read 'em!" Lol. (hide spoiler)]

Glad u enjoyed it im still making my way through it. It’s so hot today so my concentration is 0 haha

How’s it going? I’m reading it rn and hoping to finish off either today or tomo. WHat category if ur doing the challenge r u guys thinking of putting it in (if ur that far in)

Does that mean it fits more tasks than the initial ones I mentioned? For me it fits task 28 so I was just thinking of putting it there.

I was supposed to start reading this after I finish my current read but I’m really bored and my current read is dragging so much so I’m going to start this now because I’m hearing good things from you guys about it!

I used it for #20, an audiobook!

So I’ve finally started this one! 1 chapter in and I already have questions:
- How is this: “FIND TWO COINS FROM 1982 THAT ADD UP TO THIRTY CENTS AND ONE OF THEM CANNOT BE A NICKEL.” a riddle? That’s just an instruction lol
- Is 50 cents docked from pocket money a lot? I think of 50 cents as a rapper... I’m kidding😂 I think of 50 cents like 50 pence in England which isn’t a lot but there’s always cheap sweets and junk that kids can buy with that so is it also like that in America?
My point is that it seems like a light punishment.

On to chapter 2...

Meant to say i never finished this haha i struggled to read it as an ebook so am now in the library queue

Aha so I’m not the only one! I only got 15% through and now August is basically over I’m probably going to DNF it. Oh well, I gave it a try!