Shine!, J.J. Grabenstein
Shine!, J.J. Grabenstein
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Shine!

Author: J.J. Grabenstein, Chris Grabenstein

Narrator: Phoebe Strole

Unabridged: 4 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/05/2019


Synopsis

"Inspirational, commonsensical, and a whole lot of fun." --James Patterson

Everyone deserves to shine in this sparkling new book from the New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Chris Grabenstein, and coauthor J.J. Grabenstein--just right for fans of Word of Mouse and The Fourteenth Goldfish.

"Who do you want to be?" asks Mr. Van Deusen. "And not when you grow up. Right here, right now."

Shine on! might be the catchphrase of twelve-year-old Piper's hero--astronaut, astronomer, and television host Nellie Dumont Frisse--but Piper knows the truth: some people are born to shine, and she's just not one of them. That fact has never been clearer than now, since her dad's new job has landed them both at Chumley Prep, a posh private school where everyone seems to be the best at something and where Piper definitely doesn't fit in.

Bursting with humor, heart, science, possibilities, and big questions, Shine! is a story about finding your place in the universe--a story about figuring out who you are and who you want to be.

About The Author

J.J. & CHRIS GRABENSTEIN are a husband-wife writing team. J.J. is an award-winning voice-over and stage performer. Chris is a New York Times bestselling author of many books, including the Mr. Lemoncello's Library and Welcome to Wonderland series, as well as the coauthor of numerous page-turners with James Patterson, including Word of Mouse and the I Funny, House of Robots, and Treasure Hunters series. J.J. and Chris live in New York City. Visit them online at ChrisGrabenstein.com and on Twitter at @CGrabenstein.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla

Who does Piper Lilly want to be? An assignment given in English class gives us the opportunity to observe her quest to discover the answer. Her life has been turned upside down when her dad gets a new job at a prestigious private school giving Piper free tuition. There are some mean girls and a new......more

Goodreads review by Sheila

This is a wonderful book, set in a private middle school, that definitely has a message (be true to yourself, and character and kindness are more important than blind ambition and achievement) but successfully avoids didacticism. It will appeal especially to elementary school kids who are interested......more

Goodreads review by Melanie

Chris Grabenstein has been making this librarian and her students laugh for a number of years with his own books and those he co-authors with James Patterson. His Lemoncello's Library books are creative, action-packed and a huge hit with fans of children's lit. And now he and his wife have written s......more


Quotes

"Shine! will put a smile on your heart. Read this book!" –Jennifer L. HolmNew York Times bestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish

"A crowd-pleasing reminder that kindness pays.” –Kirkus Reviews

“This encouraging story of self-discovery celebrates friendship, kindness, and self-actualization.”Publishers Weekly

“This gentle book offers a wonderful reminder that kindness, generosity, and love far outweigh the importance of money, awards, and prestige. —Booklist

“A lighthearted and fast-paced book. The strong message about the power of kindness will be encouraging to readers, and fans of Grabenstein’s “Mr. Lemoncello” series will enjoy a different kind of puzzle.” School Library Journal,


Awards

  • Kansas William Allen White Children's Book Award