Many reluctant readers are pulled in by an incredible middle grade puzzle book. In this episode Chris Grabenstein and I discuss his newest book, Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest. Readers who loved the Mr. Lemoncello books are going to want to dive right into this new series.
Find author Chris Grabenstein
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Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest by Chris Grabenstein https://www.amazon.com/Pennypickles-Puzzle-Quest-Chris-Grabenstein/dp/0593707982/
Max in the House of Spies and Max in the Land of Lies by Adam Gidwitz https://www.amazon.com/Max-Land-Lies-Operation-Kinderspion/dp/B0DCYZX7SF/
Chapters
00:00 Meet Middle Grade Author Chris Grabenstein
05:07 What is Ms. Pennypickle’s Puzzle Quest about?
07:50 Chris Grabenstein’s family road trip.
10:23 Why does Chris Grabenstein write puzzle books?
12:15 How did Chris Grabenstein go about starting a new book series?
15:10 Which of all Chris Grabenstein’s characters is most like him?
16:55 Which of his characters would be Grabenstein’s best friend?
17:45 How is Grabenstein’s book applicable to real kids?
20:25 How have books changed from when you were reading as a kid to now?
21:58 Rapid fire questions based on Ms. Pennypickle’s Puzzle Quest for Chris
29:10 What is next for Chris Grabenstein?
32:22 Chris Grabenstein’s book recommendation.
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