Chris Grabenstein

Chris Grabenstein

Upcoming Chris Grabenstein Books

October 13th, 2026: Ms. Pennypickle's Remarkable Road Race (Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest, #2)

October 13th, 2026: Mr. Lemoncello's Wondermous Christmas Gift (Mr. Lemoncello's Library, #8)

November 3rd, 2026: Stinking Beauty (Stinky's Stories, #6)

Cindersmella (a short story) (Stinky's Stories, #5) was the most recently released book by Chris Grabenstein, on May 5th, 2026.

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Chris Grabenstein Stats: The highest rated book by Chris Grabenstein on Book Notification is Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, the first novel in the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series. The second-highest rated book is Mad Mouse (John Ceepak Mystery #2).

The most read book by Chris Grabenstein on Book Notification is Armageddon, the 5th novel in the Daniel X series. The second most read book is Lights Out (Daniel X #6).

Below is a complete list of Chris Grabenstein books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Chris Grabenstein is the John Ceepak Mystery Series.

List of Christopher Miller Holiday Thrillers Books in Publication Order

Follows people facing dangerous threats and quests for vengeance during the holiday season.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Slay Ride
2006
Go
2
Hell for the Holidays
2007
Go

List of Dog Squad Books in Publication Order

Follows Fred, a lovable dog and star of the Dog Squad show, as he embarks on rescue missions to save other animals.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Dog Squad
2021
Go
2
Cat Crew
2022
Go

List of Haunted Mystery Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Haunted Mystery books are The Black Heart Crypt, The Hanging Hill, and The Crossroads.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
The Crossroads
2008
Go
2
8
The Hanging Hill
2009
Go
3
The Smoky Corridor / The Zombie Awakening
2010
Go
4
6.7
The Black Heart Crypt
2011
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List of House of Robots Books in Publication Order (with James Patterson)

A children's series about a boy and his robot brother.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
House of Robots
2014
Go
2
10
Robots Go Wild!
2015
Go
3
Robot Revolution
2017
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List of I Funny Books in Publication Order (with James Patterson)

A young boy dreams of being a stand-up comedian.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
I Funny
2012
Go
2
I Even Funnier
2013
Go
3
I Totally Funniest
2015
Go
4
10
I Funny TV
2015
Go
5
School of Laughs
2017
Go
6
8
Laugh Out Loud
2017
Go
7
10
The Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever
2018
Go

List of Jacky Ha-Ha Books in Publication Order (with James Patterson)

Follows a class clown navigating school and family life.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Jacky Ha-Ha
2016
Go
2
My Life is a Joke
2017
Go
3
Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh
2023
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List of John Ceepak Mystery Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top John Ceepak Mystery books are Tilt-a-Whirl, Mad Mouse, and Whack A Mole.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.8
Tilt-a-Whirl
2005
Go
2
8.4
Mad Mouse
2006
Go
3
8.4
Whack A Mole
2007
Go
4
8.4
Hell Hole
2008
Go
5
8
Mind Scrambler
2009
Go
6
8.4
Rolling Thunder
2010
Go
7
6
Ring Toss
2011
Go
8
8
Fun House
2012
Go
9
7.3
Free Fall
2013
Go

List of Katt vs. Dogg Books in Publication Order (with James Patterson)

A humorous children's series about the rivalry between cats and dogs.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Katt vs. Dogg (With: James Patterson)
2019
Go
2
Katt Loves Dogg (With: James Patterson)
2021
Go

List of Max Einstein Books in Publication Order (with James Patterson)

Features a genius girl tackling global problems with science and wit.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Genius Experiment
2018
Go
2
10
Rebels with a Cause
2019
Go
3
Saves the Future
2020
Go
4
World Champions!
2021
Go

List of Mr. Lemoncello's Library Graphic Novels in Publication Order

Children solve puzzles, compete in library challenges, and unravel mysteries in Mr. Lemoncello’s extraordinary libraries.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel (With: Douglas Holgate)
2023
Go
2
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The Graphic Novel (With: Douglas Holgate)
2025
Go

List of Mr. Lemoncello's Library Books in Publication Order

Features puzzle obsessed characters who solve challenges and mysteries created by game maker Luigi Lemoncello.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.9
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
2013
Go
2
8.7
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics
2016
Go
3
10
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race
2017
Go
4
10
Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game
2019
Go
5
Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket
2020
Go
6
Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game
2023
Go
7
Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale
2024
Go
8
Mr. Lemoncello's Wondermous Christmas Gift
2026
Go

List of Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest Books in Publication Order

Humorous puzzle adventures where young contestants solve riddles, overcome challenges, and compete for million-dollar prizes.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest
2025
Go
2
Ms. Pennypickle's Remarkable Road Race
2026
Go

List of Murdle Jr. Books in Publication Order

Offers short mystery puzzles for young detectives to solve with clues, codes, and grids.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Curious Crimes for Curious Minds (By: G.T. Karber)
2024
Go
2
Sleuths on the Loose (With: G.T. Karber)
2025
Go
3
Ready, Set, Solve! (By: G.T. Karber)
2025
Go
4
Summer Fun! (By: G.T. Karber)
2026
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List of Ocean's Eleven Books in Publication Order

Riley Mack and his friends are troublemakers who use their skills to right wrongs and protect the innocent.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Riley Mack Stirs Up More Trouble
2013
Go

List of Riley Mack Books in Publication Order

Riley Mack and his friends use daring capers to protect others, fight injustice, and solve trouble in their community.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers
2012
Go

List of Smartest Kid In The Universe Books in Publication Order

Jake, a middle schooler made brilliant by knowledge jelly beans, faces mysteries, spies, supervillains, and high-tech adventures.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Smartest Kid in the Universe
2020
Go
2
Genius Camp
2021
Go
3
Evil Genius
2023
Go

List of Stinky's Stories Books in Publication Order (with J.J. Grabenstein)

Ranked by popularity, the top Stinky's Stories books are The Boy Who Cried Underpants!, Jack and the Beanstink, and The Three Smelly Goats Gruff.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Boy Who Cried Underpants!
2024
Go
2
Jack and the Beanstink
2024
Go
3
The Three Smelly Goats Gruff
2025
Go
4
Moldylocks and The Three Bears
2025
Go
5
Cindersmella
2026
Go
6
Stinking Beauty
2026
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List of Treasure Hunters Books in Publication Order (with James Patterson)

A family of adventurers search for lost treasures around the world.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Treasure Hunters
2013
Go
2
Danger Down the Nile
2014
Go
3
Secret of the Forbidden City
2015
Go
4
Peril at the Top of the World
2016
Go
5
Quest for the City of Gold
2017
Go
6
All-American Adventure
2019
Go
7
The Plunder Down Under
2020
Go
8
The Ultimate Quest
2022
Go
9
The Greatest Treasure Hunt
2023
Go

List of Welcome to Wonderland Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Welcome to Wonderland books are Home Sweet Motel, Sandapalooza Shake-Up, and Beach Battle Blowout.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Home Sweet Motel
2016
Go
2
Beach Party Surf Monkey
2017
Go
3
Sandapalooza Shake-Up
2018
Go
4
Beach Battle Blowout
2019
Go

List of Word of Mouse Books in Publication Order (with James Patterson)

Escaping a lab, a unique blue mouse who can read and talk embarks on adventures with his human friend to rescue others.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Word of Mouse
2016
Go
2
The Great Mouse Escape
2025
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are Laugh Out Loud, Pottymouth and Stoopid, and The Island of Dr. Libris.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Explorers' Gate
2012
Go
2
6
The Island of Dr. Libris
2015
Go
3
Pottymouth and Stoopid (With: James Patterson)
2017
Go
4
8
Laugh Out Loud (With: James Patterson)
2017
Go
5
Seven Steps to Success
2018
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Christmas Tree Thief
2008
Go
2
Don't Call Me Christina Kringle
2013
Go

List of Children's Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top children's books are Best Nerds Forever, Scaredy Cat, and Stuck.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Shine! (With: J.J. Grabenstein)
2019
Go
2
6
Stuck
2020
Go
3
Scaredy Cat (With: James Patterson)
2021
Go
4
6
Best Nerds Forever (With: James Patterson)
2021
Go

List of Picture Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
No More Naps!
2020
Go

List of Standalone Plays in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Curiosity Cat
2010
Go

List of Daniel X Books in Publication Order

Chronicles the adventures of a young alien hunter on Earth.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.4
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (By: James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge)
2007
Go
2
Daniel X: Alien Hunter (With: James Patterson, Leopoldo Gout)
2008
Go
3
8
Watch the Skies (By: James Patterson, Ned Rust)
2009
Go
4
8
Demons and Druids (By: James Patterson, Adam Sadler)
2010
Go
5
8
Game Over (By: James Patterson, Ned Rust)
2011
Go
6
8
Armageddon (With: James Patterson)
2012
Go
7
9.3
Lights Out (With: James Patterson)
2015
Go
8
10
Genesis (By: James Patterson)
2022
Go
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List of Chris Grabenstein Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Carols and Crimes, Gifts and Grifters
2007
Go
2
8.6
Death's Excellent Vacation
2010
Go
3
Discount Noir
2010
Go
4
Passport to Murder
2017
Go
5
The Creativity Project
2018
Go
6
10
Scream and Scream Again!
2018
Go
7
8
Super Puzzletastic Mysteries
2020
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Chris Grabenstein

Chris Grabenstein was born on September 2nd, 1955 and is currently 71 years old. Chris Grabenstein was born in Buffalo, New York, USA.

Chris Grabenstein is known for writing in the Children's Books genre.

Chris Grabenstein is the author of the John Ceepak Mystery series which currently consists of 9 novels. The John Ceepak Mystery series started in 2005 with the novel Tilt-a-Whirl. The most recently released novel in the John Ceepak Mystery series was Free Fall which was released in 2013. There are no upcoming novels for the John Ceepak Mystery series.

Chris Grabenstein has also written the Treasure Hunters series which has 9 books including Treasure Hunters and Danger Down the Nile.

Chris Grabenstein: Awards & Accolades

Grabenstein's books have won multiple awards, Tilt-a-Whirl won the Anthony Award, Best First Mystery, in 2006. The Crossroads won the Anthony Award, Best Children’s/YA Novel, in 2009. The Hanging Hill won the Agatha Award, Best Children’s/Young Adult, in 2009. The Black Heart Crypt won the Agatha Award, Best Children’s/Young Adult, in 2011. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library won the Agatha Award, Best Children’s/Young Adult, in 2013.

Chris Grabenstein books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Tilt-a-Whirl was nominated for the Gumshoe Award, Best First Novel, in 2006. Rolling Thunder was nominated for the Lefty Award, The Watson Award, in 2011. Fun House was nominated for the Lefty Award, The Watson Award, in 2013. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s, in 2013 as well as the Anthony Award - Best Children’s/YA Novel in 2014. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s, in 2016. Best Nerds Forever was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s, in 2021.

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Fans of Chris Grabenstein also enjoy these authors:

  1. Elly Griffiths, author of the Ruth Galloway Series.
  2. Lemony Snicket, author of the A Series Of Unfortunate Events Series.
  3. Rosaria Munda, author of The Aurelian Cycle Series.
  4. Carolyn Keene, author of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Series.
  5. Enid Blyton, author of the Famous Five Series.
  6. Jill Santopolo, author of The Light We Lost Series.
  7. Ellen Raskin, author of: The Westing Game.
  8. Trenton Lee Stewart, author of The Mysterious Benedict Society Series.
  9. Gertrude Chandler Warner, author of the Boxcar Children Series.
  10. Stuart Gibbs, author of the FunJungle Series.

Chris Grabenstein: F.A.Q

When was Chris Grabenstein Born? How old is Chris Grabenstein?

Chris Grabenstein was born on September 2nd, 1955. Chris Grabenstein is currently 71 years old.

Where was Chris Grabenstein Born?

Chris Grabenstein was born in Buffalo, New York, USA and is American.

What book awards has Chris Grabenstein won?

Tilt-a-Whirl: Anthony Award: Best First Mystery (2006).
The Crossroads: Anthony Award: Best Children’s/YA Novel (2009).
The Hanging Hill: Agatha Award: Best Children’s/Young Adult (2009).
The Black Heart Crypt: Agatha Award: Best Children’s/Young Adult (2011).
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: Agatha Award: Best Children’s/Young Adult (2013).

What was the first book Chris Grabenstein wrote?

The first book written by Chris Grabenstein was Tilt-a-Whirl, published in 2005.

What was the most recent book Chris Grabenstein wrote?

His most recently released work was Cindersmella (a short story) on May 5th, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Chris Grabenstein?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Chris Grabenstein book is Armageddon. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. Armageddon (8.00)
  2. Lights Out (9.33)
  3. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (8.89)
  4. Word of Mouse (10.00)
  5. Robots Go Wild! (10.00)

What genres does Chris Grabenstein Write?

Chris Grabenstein primarily writes in the Children's Books genre. His work includes sub-genres such as Children’s Mystery.

Are there upcoming new books by Chris Grabenstein?

Chris Grabenstein has three new books coming out: Ms. Pennypickle's Remarkable Road Race will be released on October 13th, 2026. Mr. Lemoncello's Wondermous Christmas Gift will be released on October 13th, 2026. Stinking Beauty will be released on November 3rd, 2026

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How many books has Chris Grabenstein written?

Chris Grabenstein has written 87 books, with 3 more upcoming, across 28 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 2 books in the Christopher Miller Holiday Thrillers Series
  • 2 books in the Dog Squad Series
  • 4 books in the Haunted Mystery Series
  • 3 books in the House of Robots Series
  • 7 books in the I Funny Series
  • 3 books in the Jacky Ha-Ha Series
  • 9 books in the John Ceepak Mystery Series
  • 2 books in the Katt vs. Dogg Series
  • 4 books in the Max Einstein Series
  • 2 books in the Mr. Lemoncello's Library Graphic Novels Series
  • 8 books in the Mr. Lemoncello's Library Series
  • 2 books in the Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest Series
  • 1 book in the Murdle Jr. Series
  • 1 book in the Ocean's Eleven Series
  • 1 book in the Riley Mack Series
  • 3 books in the Smartest Kid In The Universe Series
  • 6 books in the Stinky's Stories Series
  • 9 books in the Treasure Hunters Series
  • 4 books in the Welcome to Wonderland Series
  • 2 books in the Word of Mouse Series
  • 5 Standalone Novels
  • 2 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 4 Children's Books
  • 1 Picture Books
  • 1 Standalone Play
  • 3 books in the Daniel X Series

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