The book contains several allusions to Roald Dahl's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. What similarities are there between the characters, settings, and plots of Grabenstein’s novel and Dahl’s? What purpose does this sustained allusion serve?

What motivates Marjory to steal the book from Mr. Lemoncello’s library? Why does she later regret this action, and how does she try to make up for it? In the end, is Marjory being portrayed as a good person or a bad person?

How does Grabenstein use foreshadowing to give the reader hints about what Mr. Lemoncello’s real intentions for the Library Olympics are?