The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Boo..., Chris Grabenstein
The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Boo..., Chris Grabenstein
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The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1

Author: Chris Grabenstein

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne

Unabridged: 5 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/01/2020


Synopsis

"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! Don't miss the next Smartest Kid in the Universe—Genius Camp!

About The Author

CHRIS GRABENSTEIN is the New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello and the Welcome to Wonderland series, as well as the coauthor of many page-turners with James Patterson, including the Max Einstein series, and of Shine! cowritten with Chris's wife J.J. Grabenstein. Chris lives in New York City. Visit Chris at ChrisGrabenstein.com and on Twitter at @CGrabenstein.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Shaye

I have a number of Chris Grabenstein books on my TBR list and I recently enjoyed Shine! which was co-written by Chris and J.J. So I was happy to find the audiobook format of this book available on Overdrive and narrated by Kirby Heyborne. 12-year-old Jake attends Riverview Middle School where he’s sp......more

Goodreads review by Mehsi

I received this book from RockstarBookTours in exchange of an honest review. So, this was a book I was looking forward to A LOT. I love Chris Grabenstein books and I was eager to try out his newest. It was a bit of a surprise getting selected for this tour (just got the confirmation late evening Nov......more

Goodreads review by Caitlyn

I loved this book it had some dramatic twists which I loved and I want to know if their is more books out their like this one.......more


Quotes

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 GibbsNew 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

  • South Dakota Prairie Pasque Award