57: Chris Grabenstein Middle Grade Author Interview - New Puzzle Book for Kids

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 Grabensteinhttps://chrisgrabenstein.com/https://www.facebook.com/chris.grabensteinhttps://www.instagram.com/ChrisGrabenstein/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/Chapters00:00 Meet Middle Grade Author Chris Grabenstein05:07 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 Chris29:10 What is next for Chris Grabenstein?32:22 Chris Grabenstein’s book recommendation.