Chris Grabenstein has 54 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 41 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.7★ across 351 ratings. The most-rated is Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library.
The Island of Dr. Libris
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Chris Grabenstein, author of the New York Times best-selling Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of the I Funny series with James Patterson, celebrates the power of imagination with this action-packed adventure that shows that sometimes the real story starts after you close the book! What if your favorite characters came to life? Billy's spending the summer in a lakeside cabin that belongs to the mysterious Dr. Libris. But something strange is going on. Besides the security cameras everywhere, there's Dr. Libris' private bookcase. Whenever Billy opens the books inside, he can hear sounds coming from the island in the middle of the lake. The clash of swords. The twang of arrows. Sometimes he can even feel the ground shaking. It's almost as if the stories he's reading are coming to life! But that's impossible... isn't it?
©2015 Chris Grabenstein (P)2015 Listening Library
The Smartest Kid in the Universe
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"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 best-selling 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 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! "Clever, fast-paced and incredibly funny - Chris Grabenstein has done it again." (Stuart Gibbs, New York Times best-selling author of Spy School)
©2020 Chris Grabenstein (P)2020 Listening Library
Beach Party Surf Monkey
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From Chris Grabenstein, the best-selling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, comes the second hilarious, fun-in-the-sun adventure in his new series about all the wacky things that happen when you live in a motel! There's always something wacky happening when you live in a motel, and P. T. (named after P. T. Barnum, of course) has grown up at the world's wackiest! When word gets out that the hottest teen idols in Hollywood (plus current YouTube sensation Kevin the Monkey!) will be filming their next movie - Beach Party Surf Monkey - right in St. Pete's Beach, Florida, P. T. and his friend Gloria know that the Wonderland would be the perfect location. Now they just have to convince the producers! But when things start to go wrong (crazed fans? missing stars?), it will take all of Gloria's business genius and P. T.'s wild stories to save the movie before both it and the Wonderland are all washed up! Bonus: Includes fun extras like P. T. and Gloria's Famous Fact-or-Fiction Quiz: Movie Edition. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2017 Chris Grabenstein (P)2017 Listening Library
Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment
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What Harry Potter did for magic, Max Einstein does for kids' imaginations! Number-one best-selling author James Patterson has written the first and only children's adventure novel officially approved by the Albert Einstein Archives. "If you're interested in science, mysteries or courageous heroines, this is a must-read!" (Chelsea Clinton) Max Einstein is not your typical genius. She... Hacks the computer system at NYU to attend classes Builds inventions to help the homeless And talks to Albert Einstein! (Okay, that's just in her imagination) But everything changes when Max is recruited by a mysterious organization! Their mission: solve some of the world's toughest problems using science. She's helped by a diverse group of young geniuses from around the globe as they invent new ways to power the farthest reaches of the planet. But that's only if the sinister outfit known only as The Corporation doesn't get to her first.... Max Einstein is a heroine for the modern age and will be looked up to by kids for generations to come. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2018 James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein (P)2018 Hachette Audio
Jacky Ha-Ha: My Life Is a Joke
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James Patterson's newest hilarious heroine returns in Jacky Ha-Ha: My Life Is a Joke, the sequel to the smash hit Jacky Ha-Ha - a number one New York Times best seller! Jacky Hart has found a hidden talent in the performing arts, and she's a triple threat onstage! She wants nothing more than to act and sing all summer - but her parents have other plans for her. Jacky reluctantly signs up for a summer job in her resort town of Seaside Heights, New Jersey, where tourists come to enjoy the beach and fun carnival atmosphere. Now she has serious responsibilities, like her job and babysitting her younger sisters, but Jacky longs to perform in the summer stock performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Can she handle all of her important commitments and still have fun with her friends - or will she learn that juggling isn't one of her many talents? James Patterson's middle grade jokester Jacky returns in this wild romp through summer at the Jersey Shore.
©2017 James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein (P)2017 Hachette Audio
I Totally Funniest
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Jamie Grimm is back and better than ever in the third episode of James Patterson's best-selling I Funny series. Finding himself one step closer to his dream of being the best kid comic in the world, Jamie faces his biggest challenge yet. After scoring big on national TV in the semifinals contest, everyone back home is jumping on the Jamie Grimm bandwagon, and all the attention might be going to his head. Not only are his friendships starting to suffer, but the pressure of coming up with his best material ever for the ultimate standup act to snag the final win in Hollywood is pushing Jamie to the brink. Suddenly, life isn't looking very funny anymore. Can Jamie take the grand prize without pushing away his fans, friends, and family?
©2014 James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein (P)2014 Hachette Audio
Treasure Hunters: Secret of the Forbidden City
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The Kidds - treasure hunting family extraordinaire - are heading to China on a journey that will lead them beyond the Great Wall and into the underbelly of Berlin. Bick and Beck Kidd are desperately trying to secure the ancient Chinese artifact that will buy their mother's freedom from renegade pirates. But when the kidnappers force them to locate an even greater treasure, priceless paintings stolen by Nazis, the Kidds must rely on their own cunning and experience to outwit the criminals - all while their mom's life is on the line.
©2015 James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein (P)2015 Hachette Audio
Scream and Scream Again!
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A harrowing array of scary stories that all have one thing in common: each either begins or ends with a scream! R. L. Stine - the godfather of Goosebumps - and some of the most popular authors today bring an unrivaled mastery of all things fearsome, frightening, and fantabulous to this terrifying anthology of all-new scary short stories. Scream and Scream Again! is full of twists and turns, dark corners, and devilish revenge. Collected in conjunction with the Mystery Writers of America, this set includes works from New York Times best-selling authors telling tales of wicked ice-cream trucks, time-travelling heroes, witches and warlocks, and, of course, haunted houses. Listen if you dare! With 20 never-before-published scary stories from some of the most popular authors today - including Chris Grabenstein, Wendy Corsio Staub, Heather Graham, Peter Lerangis, R. L. Stine, Bruce Hale, Emmy Laybourne, Steve Hockensmith, Lisa Morton, Ray Daniel, Beth Fantaskey, Phil Mathews, Carter Wilson, Doug Levin, Jeff Soloway, Joseph S. Walker, Alison McMahan, Daniel Palmer, Tonya Hurley, and Stephen Ross - it’s sure to leave listeners screaming for more.
©2018 (Collection) Mystery Writers of America, Inc. (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers
Free Fall
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“I didn’t do it!” is something cops hear all the time. But when the plea comes from a close friend who’s fallen on hard times, it’s tougher to ignore, especially for young Officer Danny Boyle. It’s the start of another action-packed summer for the wisecracking Boyle and straight-arrow cop (now chief of detectives) John Ceepak down the Jersey Shore as they do their best to help Danny’s friend, a young nurse who claims she has been falsely accused of aggravated assault by a prestigious Sea Haven doctor. Ceepak’s unshakable code of honor is tested when he trusts that the nurse is telling the truth. It’s stretched to the limit when one of the nurse’s home health care patients turns up dead. Now Ceepak and Danny must answer the hard and horrible question: "Did we just help a friend get away with murder?" Get ready for another fun and fast-paced listen from Anthony and Agatha award-winner Chris Grabenstein.
©2013 Chris Grabenstein (P)2013 Audible, Inc.
Mind Scrambler
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John Ceepak and Danny Boyle are making the rounds in Atlantic City when Danny runs into his former crush, Katie. She's working for a magician named Rock, and her life seems to be in better order than Boyle could have hoped for. But Ceepak and Boyle soon find themselves on another case when Katie is found strangled to death. It is up to Ceepak and Boyle to find out who killed her. Their lives and the lives of others depend on it.
©2009 Chris Grabenstein (P)2009 Audible, Inc.
Daniel X: Lights Out
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James Patterson's high-octane sci-fi adventure series comes to a white-knuckle conclusion in the final battle that Daniel X has been waiting for his entire life. In this sixth and last installment of the Daniel X series, the alien-hunting hero is finally ready to take on the biggest threat in the galaxy: The Prayer - the same beast that brutally murdered his parents long ago. But even with his incredible ability to create almost anything, Daniel will have to push his powers beyond the brink in order to bring down a monster that has the powers of a god. This epic showdown of good versus evil is a thrilling finale to this number-one New York Times best-selling series.
©2015 James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein (P)2015 Hachette Audio
Best Nerds Forever
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Two teens meet for the first time in the afterworld - and help each other through important unfinished business with their friends who are still alive. The most inventive and heartwarming story yet by the best-selling duo in all of kids' storytelling. Finn McAllister is a completely normal middle schooler: He hangs out with his friends; he plays video games; he rides his bike...And then he dies. Now Finn is a ghost, with all the perks that come along with being able to walk through walls - and people! He can stay up as late as he wants; there's no more school; and he can eat every ice cream flavor without getting sick. Talk about awesome. He's even made a new friend, Isabella Rojas, who's also a ghost. But soon the thrill of playing invisible tricks on people isn't so fun anymore, as Finn realizes that he and Isabella can't move on to the afterlife. Now the two must discover their unfinished business before it's too late and they're stuck as ghosts forever.
©2021 James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein (P)2021 Jimmy Patterson
Ring Toss
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The reported theft of a family heirloom sends officers Ceepak and Boyle racing to Sea Haven, New Jersey's Mussel Beach Motel to investigate. At the scene of the crime, Danny and Ceepak run into something much worse than a burglar: the DePinna family reunion! Narrator Jeff Woodman returns in this exclusive audio short story production.
©2010 Chris Grabenstein (P)2018 Chris Grabenstein, LLC
Pottymouth and Stoopid
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Best-selling author James Patterson's best book for boys in years! Tired of being bullied, middle school underdogs "Pottymouth" and "Stoopid" finally fight back with the power of funny. David and his best friend, Michael, were tagged with awful nicknames way back in preschool, when everyone did silly things. Fast-forward to seventh grade: "Pottymouth" and "Stoopid" are still stuck with the names - and everyone in school, including the teachers and their principal, believe the labels are true. So how do they go about changing everyone's minds? By turning their misery into megastardom on TV, of course! And this important story delivers more than just laughs - it shows that the worst bullying doesn't have to be physical...and that things will get better. A great conversation starter for parents to listen to alongside their kids! Official notice to parents: There is no actual pottymouthing or stupidity in this entire book! (Psst, kids: That second part might not be entirely true.)
©2017 James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein (P)2017 Hachette Audio
Daniel X: Armageddon
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In the fifth installment of James Patterson's action-packed Daniel X series, Daniel must now face an alien whose origins appear nearer to the depths of Hell than the outer reaches of the galaxy. Number Two is an unstoppable criminal that's slowly been amassing an underground army of disgusting, disgruntled, and dangerous aliens to help him enslave Earth's population. And it's all in preparation for the arrival of Number One, the most powerful alien in the universe and Daniel's arch-nemesis. To Daniel's horror, thousands of humans defect to the alien's side, making the odds of success that much more impossible. But for the first time in his life, Daniel isn't alone in his fight. He's connected with several military and intelligence groups - including the daughter of a prominent FBI agent - and is prepared to lead the ultimate showdown against the evil that has plagued planet Earth for so long. Readers, beware - and be prepared for a truly epic battle that evokes the ancient prophecies of Armageddon!
©2012 James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein (P)2012 Hachette Audio
Treasure Hunters: Danger Down the Nile
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Treasure Hunters: Danger Down the Nile: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! The sequel to James Patterson's Treasure Hunters is another hilarious, hair-raising adventure for the first family of action! Bick Kidd and his globe-trotting siblings, Beck, Storm, and Tommy, may have completed their first treasure hunt after their father was lost at sea, but their kidnapped mother is still in the hands of nasty pirates. Their search for a rescue plan takes them down the Nile River in Africa, where they'll have to navigate everything from Egyptian pyramids in the desert to wet and wild jungles - not to mention life-threatening encounters with wilderness diseases, angry hippos, and some seriously bad guys - in order to find the treasure and save the day. Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narration to complementary music. The tempo and rhythm of the score are in perfect harmony with the action and characters throughout the audiobook. Gently playing in the background, the music never overpowers or distracts from the narration, so listeners can enjoy every minute. When you purchase this Booktrack edition, you receive the exact narration as the traditional audiobook available, with the addition of music throughout. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2014 James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein (P)2019 Hachette Audio
I Funny TV
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Jamie Grimm has hit the big time in book four of the number-one best-selling I Funny series! Jamie Grimm has finally accomplished his dream of proving himself the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic, and the sky's the limit from there. Enter a couple of TV executives with a huge plan for Jamie: a new show about Jamie and his oddball friends! But when Jamie struggles to learn the acting ropes, will it be an early curtain call for the biggest show of the decade?
©2015 James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein (P)2015 Hachette Audio
Treasure Hunters: All-American Adventure
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The USA is in danger.... Only the Kidds can find the treasure that will save it! Bick, Beck, Storm, and Tommy are stuck in Washington, DC without any priceless antiques to hunt - BORING! But everything changes when the Kidds uncover a dastardly conspiracy: a fake Bill of Rights! Now they're crisscrossing the country in a race to prove the document is a forgery. But the key to exposing the conspiracy may have been under their noses the whole time. And if they don't find it soon, the USA as we know it could be gone forever.... PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2019 James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein (P)2019 Hachette Audio
House of Robots
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House of Robots: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! It was never easy for Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez to fit in, so he's dreading the day when his genius mom insists he bring her newest invention to school: a walking, talking robot he calls E - for "Error". Sammy's no stranger to robots; his house is full of a colorful cast of them. But this one not only thinks it's Sammy's brother...it's actually even nerdier than Sammy. Will E be Sammy's one-way ticket to Loserville? Or will he prove to the world that it's cool to be square? It's a roller-coaster ride for Sammy to discover the amazing secret E holds that could change family forever...if all goes well on the trial run! Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narration to complementary music. The tempo and rhythm of the score are in perfect harmony with the action and characters throughout the audiobook. Gently playing in the background, the music never overpowers or distracts from the narration, so listeners can enjoy every minute. When you purchase this Booktrack edition, you receive the exact narration as the traditional audiobook available, with the addition of music throughout.
©2014 James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein (P)2019 Hachette Audio
Robots Go Wild!
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In book two of the House of Robots series, it's 'bot brains versus 'bot brawn in an all-out war! Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez and his "bro-bot", E, are making new friends every day as E works as his bedridden sister Maddie's school proxy. But disaster strikes when E malfunctions just in time to be upstaged by the super-cool new robot on the block - and loses his ability to help Maddie. Now it's up to Sammy to figure out what's wrong with E and save his family!
©2015 James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein (P)2015 Hachette Audiobooks