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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.

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The Graphic Novel

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The Graphic Novel

Chris Grabenstein , Douglas Holgate

Hardcover

Oct 14, 2025

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest

Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest

Chris Grabenstein

Hardcover

Oct 14, 2025

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale

Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Sep 16, 2025

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

The Smartest Kid in the Universe: Books 1-3

The Smartest Kid in the Universe: Books 1-3

The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1; Genius Camp: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 2; Evil Genius: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 3

Chris Grabenstein

Audiobook Download

Dec 10, 2024

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Mr. Lemoncello's Library: Books 4-6

Mr. Lemoncello's Library: Books 4-6

Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game; Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket;Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale

Chris Grabenstein

Audiobook Download

Dec 10, 2024

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Mr. Lemoncello's Library: Books 1-3

Mr. Lemoncello's Library: Books 1-3

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library; Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics; Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race

Chris Grabenstein

Audiobook Download

Dec 10, 2024

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Evil Genius: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 3

Evil Genius: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 3

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Jan 02, 2024

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

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

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

Chris Grabenstein , Douglas Holgate

Hardcover

Nov 07, 2023

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Dog Squad 2: Cat Crew

Dog Squad 2: Cat Crew

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

May 16, 2023

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

NO Is All I Know!

NO Is All I Know!

Chris Grabenstein , Leo Espinosa

Hardcover

May 16, 2023

Age 3-7 years

Preschool - 2

Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game

Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Apr 25, 2023

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Genius Camp: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 2

Genius Camp: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 2

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Oct 18, 2022

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Dog Squad

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

May 03, 2022

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1

The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Nov 16, 2021

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Shine!

J.J. Grabenstein , Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Sep 14, 2021

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket

Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

May 11, 2021

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game

Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

May 12, 2020

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Welcome to Wonderland #4: Beach Battle Blowout

Welcome to Wonderland #4: Beach Battle Blowout

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Apr 21, 2020

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

No More Naps!

A Story for When You're Wide-Awake and Definitely NOT Tired

Chris Grabenstein , Leo Espinosa

Hardcover

Feb 04, 2020

Age 3-7 years

Preschool - 2

Welcome to Wonderland #3: Sandapalooza Shake-Up

Welcome to Wonderland #3: Sandapalooza Shake-Up

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Apr 16, 2019

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race

Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Oct 23, 2018

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Welcome to Wonderland #2: Beach Party Surf Monkey

Welcome to Wonderland #2: Beach Party Surf Monkey

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Apr 03, 2018

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Welcome to Wonderland #1: Home Sweet Motel

Welcome to Wonderland #1: Home Sweet Motel

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Apr 03, 2018

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

The Demons' Door

The Demons' Door

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Aug 22, 2017

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

The Zombie Awakening

The Zombie Awakening

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Aug 22, 2017

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Apr 25, 2017

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

The Island of Dr. Libris

The Island of Dr. Libris

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Apr 05, 2016

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Jun 24, 2014

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

The Black Heart Crypt

The Black Heart Crypt

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Aug 28, 2012

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

The Smoky Corridor

The Smoky Corridor

A Haunted Mystery

Chris Grabenstein

Ebook

Aug 24, 2010

Age 9-12 years

Grades 4-7

The Hanging Hill

The Hanging Hill

A Haunted Mystery

Chris Grabenstein

Ebook

Aug 11, 2009

Age 9-12 years

Grades 4-7

The Crossroads

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

May 12, 2009

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Tue Oct 14 | 07:00 PM
ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP
5112 MAIN ST
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-4601
Google Map

Sat Oct 18 | 12:00 PM
CHILDREN'S BOOK WORLD, INC.
10580 1/2 W PICO BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064-2347
Google Map

Sat Oct 25
BARNES & NOBLE #1979
2289 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10024-4906
Google Map

Author Chris Grabenstein on his early writing and procrastination | Author Shorts

Books

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The Graphic Novel

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The Graphic Novel

Chris Grabenstein, Douglas Holgate

Hardcover

Oct 14, 2025

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest

Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest

Chris Grabenstein

Hardcover

Oct 14, 2025

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale

Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Sep 16, 2025

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

The Smartest Kid in the Universe: Books 1-3

The Smartest Kid in the Universe: Books 1-3

The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1; Genius Camp: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 2; Evil Genius: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 3

Chris Grabenstein

Audiobook Download

Dec 10, 2024

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Mr. Lemoncello's Library: Books 4-6

Mr. Lemoncello's Library: Books 4-6

Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game; Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket;Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale

Chris Grabenstein

Audiobook Download

Dec 10, 2024

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Mr. Lemoncello's Library: Books 1-3

Mr. Lemoncello's Library: Books 1-3

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library; Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics; Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race

Chris Grabenstein

Audiobook Download

Dec 10, 2024

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Evil Genius: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 3

Evil Genius: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 3

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Jan 02, 2024

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

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

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

Chris Grabenstein, Douglas Holgate

Hardcover

Nov 07, 2023

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Dog Squad 2: Cat Crew

Dog Squad 2: Cat Crew

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

May 16, 2023

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

NO Is All I Know!

NO Is All I Know!

Chris Grabenstein, Leo Espinosa

Hardcover

May 16, 2023

Age 3-7 years

Preschool - 2

Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game

Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Apr 25, 2023

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Genius Camp: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 2

Genius Camp: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 2

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Oct 18, 2022

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Dog Squad

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

May 03, 2022

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1

The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Nov 16, 2021

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Shine!

J.J. Grabenstein, Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Sep 14, 2021

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket

Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

May 11, 2021

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game

Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

May 12, 2020

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Welcome to Wonderland #4: Beach Battle Blowout

Welcome to Wonderland #4: Beach Battle Blowout

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Apr 21, 2020

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

No More Naps!

A Story for When You're Wide-Awake and Definitely NOT Tired

Chris Grabenstein, Leo Espinosa

Hardcover

Feb 04, 2020

Age 3-7 years

Preschool - 2

Welcome to Wonderland #3: Sandapalooza Shake-Up

Welcome to Wonderland #3: Sandapalooza Shake-Up

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Apr 16, 2019

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race

Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Oct 23, 2018

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Welcome to Wonderland #2: Beach Party Surf Monkey

Welcome to Wonderland #2: Beach Party Surf Monkey

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Apr 03, 2018

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Welcome to Wonderland #1: Home Sweet Motel

Welcome to Wonderland #1: Home Sweet Motel

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Apr 03, 2018

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

The Demons' Door

The Demons' Door

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Aug 22, 2017

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

The Zombie Awakening

The Zombie Awakening

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Aug 22, 2017

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Apr 25, 2017

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

The Island of Dr. Libris

The Island of Dr. Libris

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Apr 05, 2016

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Jun 24, 2014

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

The Black Heart Crypt

The Black Heart Crypt

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

Aug 28, 2012

Age 8-12 years

Grades 3-7

The Smoky Corridor

The Smoky Corridor

A Haunted Mystery

Chris Grabenstein

Ebook

Aug 24, 2010

Age 9-12 years

Grades 4-7

The Hanging Hill

The Hanging Hill

A Haunted Mystery

Chris Grabenstein

Ebook

Aug 11, 2009

Age 9-12 years

Grades 4-7

The Crossroads

Chris Grabenstein

Paperback

May 12, 2009

Age 8-12 years

Grades 6-8

Events

Tue Oct 14 | 07:00 PM
ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP
5112 MAIN ST
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-4601
Google Map

Sat Oct 18 | 12:00 PM
CHILDREN'S BOOK WORLD, INC.
10580 1/2 W PICO BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064-2347
Google Map

Sat Oct 25
BARNES & NOBLE #1979
2289 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10024-4906
Google Map

Media

Author Chris Grabenstein on his early writing and procrastination | Author Shorts

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