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The Smartest Kid in the Universe

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The Smartest Kid in the Universe by Chris Grabenstein is about a twelve-year-old boy named Jake who accidentally ingests mind-enhancing jelly beans. This newfound intelligence lands him in all sorts of thrilling and humorous exploits, from solving complicated puzzles to outsmarting adults. With newfound abilities, Jake discovers his potential while navigating the ups and downs of being exceptionally smart.
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This delightful adventure may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about young minds unlocking incredible abilities. If you're drawn to tales featuring quirky characters, humour, and a touch of science, this book offers a thrilling journey of intelligence and discovery that will captivate both kids and adults alike.

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The Smartest Kid in the Universe

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Meet the Smartest Kid in the Universe in this brand new, fun-packed read from the New York Times Bestselling Author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of Max Einstein!

"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!

Twelve-year-old Jake's middle school is about to be shut downβ€”unless Jake and his friends can figure out how to save it. When Jake spies a bowl of jellybeans at the hotel where his mum works, he eats them. But those weren't just jellybeans; one of the scientists at his mum'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 Universeβ€”Genius Camp!

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The Smartest Kid in the Universe by Chris Grabenstein is praised for its cleverness, humour, and fast-paced narrative. It's described as a rollicking adventure filled with wacky hijinks and is recommended for both Grabenstein's existing fans and reluctant readers. The book is also highlighted as a humorous tribute to public education and dedicated teachers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593305478

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Edition: International edition

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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.

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