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The Smartest Kid in the Universe

By Chris Grabenstein

By Chris Grabenstein

By Chris Grabenstein

By Chris Grabenstein

By Chris Grabenstein

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Paperback $8.99

Nov 16, 2021 | ISBN 9780525647812 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Hardcover $16.99

Dec 01, 2020 | ISBN 9780525647782 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $8.99

Dec 01, 2020 | ISBN 9780525647805 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $18.00

Dec 01, 2020 | 347 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About The Smartest Kid in the Universe

    “Chris Grabenstein just might be the smartest writer for kids in the universe.” –James Patterson

    Meet the Smartest Kid in the Universe in this fun-packed series from the New York Times Bestselling Author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and coauthor of Max Einstein!

    Twelve-year-old Jake’s middle school is about to be shut down. Jake and his friends know their school’s worth saving-if they could only figure out how! When Jake spies a bowl of jellybeans at the hotel where his mom works, he eats them. But uh-oh–those weren’t just jellybeans, one of the scientists at his mom’s conference is in the process of developing the first ingestible information pills. And THAT’S what Jake ate.

    Before long, Jake is the smartest kid in the universe. But the pills haven’t been tested yet. And when word gets out about this new genius, people want him. The government. The mega corporations. Not all of them are nice! Can Jake navigate all the ins and outs of his newfound geniusdom (not to mention the ins and outs of middle school!) AND use his smarts to figure out how to save his school? (Hint-it will take someone smart enough to decipher an almost forgotten pirate legend!) It turns out, sometimes even the smartest kid has a lot to learn!

    About The Smartest Kid in the Universe

    “Chris Grabenstein just might be the smartest writer for kids in the universe.” –James Patterson

    What if you could learn everything just by eating jellybeans?! Meet the Smartest Kid in the Universe and find out in this fun-packed new series from the Bestselling Author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and coauthor of Max Einstein!

    12 year old Jake’s middle school is about to be shut down–unless Jake and his friends can figure out how to save it. When Jake spies a bowl of jellybeans at the hotel where his mom works, he eats them. But those weren’t just jellybeans, one of the scientists at his mom’s conference is developing the world’s first ingestible information pills. And THAT’S what Jake ate.

    Before long, Jake is the smartest kid in the universe. But the pills haven’t been tested yet. And when word gets out about this new genius, people want him. The government. The mega corporations. Not all of them are good people! Can Jake navigate the ins and outs of his newfound geniusdom (not to mention the ins and outs of middle school) and use his smarts to save his school? BONUS! Includes extra brainteasers to test your smarts!

    About The Smartest Kid in the Universe

    “Chris Grabenstein just might be the smartest writer for kids in the universe.” –James Patterson

    What if you could learn everything just by eating jellybeans?! Meet the Smartest Kid in the Universe and find out in this fun-packed new series from the Bestselling Author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and coauthor of Max Einstein!

    12 year old Jake’s middle school is about to be shut down–unless Jake and his friends can figure out how to save it. When Jake spies a bowl of jellybeans at the hotel where his mom works, he eats them. But those weren’t just jellybeans, one of the scientists at his mom’s conference is developing the world’s first ingestible information pills. And THAT’S what Jake ate.

    Before long, Jake is the smartest kid in the universe. But the pills haven’t been tested yet. And when word gets out about this new genius, people want him. The government. The mega corporations. Not all of them are good people! Can Jake navigate the ins and outs of his newfound geniusdom (not to mention the ins and outs of middle school) and use his smarts to save his school? BONUS! Includes extra brainteasers to test your smarts!

    About The Smartest Kid in the Universe

    “Chris Grabenstein just might be the smartest writer for kids in the universe.” –James Patterson

    What if you could learn everything just by eating jellybeans?! Meet the Smartest Kid in the Universe and find out in this fun-packed new series from the Bestselling Author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and coauthor of Max Einstein!

    12 year old Jake’s middle school is about to be shut down–unless Jake and his friends can figure out how to save it. When Jake spies a bowl of jellybeans at the hotel where his mom works, he eats them. But those weren’t just jellybeans, one of the scientists at his mom’s conference is developing the world’s first ingestible information pills. And THAT’S what Jake ate.

    Before long, Jake is the smartest kid in the universe. But the pills haven’t been tested yet. And when word gets out about this new genius, people want him. The government. The mega corporations. Not all of them are good people! Can Jake navigate the ins and outs of his newfound geniusdom (not to mention the ins and outs of middle school) and use his smarts to save his school? BONUS! Includes extra brainteasers to test your smarts!

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    When I talk to kids about my new book THE ISLAND OF DR. LIBRIS, I torture them with a tale of electronics deprivation.     “My main character, Billy Gillfoyle,” I say, “is spending the summer in a cabin on a lake. … More about Chris Grabenstein

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    When I talk to kids about my new book THE ISLAND OF DR. LIBRIS, I torture them with a tale of electronics deprivation.     “My main character, Billy Gillfoyle,” I say, “is spending the summer in a cabin on a lake. … More about Chris Grabenstein

    About Chris Grabenstein

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    About Chris Grabenstein

    When I talk to kids about my new book THE ISLAND OF DR. LIBRIS, I torture them with a tale of electronics deprivation.     “My main character, Billy Gillfoyle,” I say, “is spending the summer in a cabin on a lake. … More about Chris Grabenstein

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Yearling
    Nov 16, 2021 | 320 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525647812

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Dec 01, 2020 | 304 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525647782

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Dec 01, 2020 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525647805

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Dec 01, 2020 | 347 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593286180

    Praise

    Here’s what people are saying about The Smartest Kid in the Universe:

    “Clever, fast-paced and incredibly funny—Chris Grabenstein has done it again.” —Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author of Spy School

    “It’s pure jelly-bean-enhanced entertainment and a perfect escape. . . . A rollicking good time.” —The New York Times

    “Grabenstein is the author of the best-selling Mr. Lemoncello series, and this new volume, packed with wacky hijinks, will appeal to his legions of fans.” —Booklist, starred review

    “Grabenstein delivers once again…with a book that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    “Grabenstein returns with another fact-filled, puzzle-packed, multigenre romp. High-paced humor. . . . Clever, concise, and compelling.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “This amusing adventure also works as a humorous love letter to public education and dedicated teachers.” —Publishers Weekly

    Awards

    Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2021

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