Chris Grabenstein

author of Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest, and more!

Author Chris Grabenstein is a master of imagination and laughter best known for his fast-paced, funny, and adventure-packed stories for young readers. With his signature mix of clever puzzles, humor, and heart, Grabenstein’s stories turn reading into an irresistible game of curiosity and fun. Keep reading to learn more about the incredible books kids everywhere can’t get enough of.

Meet Ms. Pennypickle

Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest

Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest

Chris Grabenstein

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series comes a race across the country full of rousing riddles and laugh-out-loud humor as two brothers try to solve the million-dollar puzzle of an eccentric genius!

Mr. Lemoncello's Library - Now Available as Graphic Novels!

The New York Times bestselling Mr. Lemoncello series with more than 40 state award nominations and 22 state award wins is now available in puzzle-packed, fun-filled graphic novel format!

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel

Chris Grabenstein; illustrated by Douglas Holgate

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The Graphic Novel

Chris Grabenstein; illustrated by Douglas Holgate

The epic finale to the Mr. Lemoncello series

Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale

Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale

Chris Grabenstein

Now available in paperback!

Do you have what it takes to be the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello’s epic gaming empire? Find out in this fantabulous FINALE to the beloved, New York Times Bestselling Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series!

Mr. Lemoncello's Library

The Mr. Lemoncello books have sold over 2.1 MILLION copies, spent two years on the NYT list, been nominated for 44 state award lists across 40 states, and won 22 state awards! With short chapters, fast pacing, lots of action, conversation-starting themes, and a strong “freedom to read message”, it’s no wonder they are beloved by kids and grown-ups alike.

The Smartest Kid in the Universe

Meet middle schooler Jake McQuade. Jake became the smartest kid in the universe when he accidentally ate a jarful of ingestible knowledge jelly beans. Readers who enjoy the action of the Last Kids on Earth books will love this fast-paced, spy-packed series that’s a “rollicking good time” (New York Times).

More Middle Grade by Chris Grabenstein

Picture Books by Chris Grabenstein

No More Naps!

Chris Grabenstein; illustrated by Leo Espinosa

NO Is All I Know!

Chris Grabenstein; illustrated by Leo Espinosa

Meet Chris Grabenstein

Chris Grabenstein

Chris Grabenstein

Chris Grabenstein is the bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello, Smartest Kid in the Universe, Dog Squad, and Welcome to Wonderland series, as well as the coauthor of numerous page-turners with James Patterson and of Shine!, cowritten with Chris's wife, J.J. Grabenstein....

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