Ms. Pennypickles Puzzle Quest, Chris Grabenstein
Ms. Pennypickles Puzzle Quest, Chris Grabenstein
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Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest

Author: Chris Grabenstein

Series: Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzlers #1

Narrator: Mark Sanderlin

Unabridged: 5 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/14/2025


Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series comes a race across the country full of rousing riddles and laugh-out-loud humor as two brothers try to solve the million-dollar puzzle of an eccentric genius!

Benjamin and Ethan Broderick don't fit together. Twelve-year-old Ben loves retro arcade games and puzzles, while his older brother would rather play sports and hang out with his friends. The only thing they have in common is how much they resent being forced to go on a summer road trip.

But at the quirky diner where the brothers make their very first stop, they discover a clue leading to a giant puzzle race with a million-dollar prize! Along with five other families, the Brodericks are thrust into a high-stakes competition along the famous Route 66.

Can Ben and Ethan put their heads together—and put aside their differences—to beat out the other families and solve Ms. Pennypickle's ultimate puzzle?

About The Author

Chris Grabenstein is the bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello, Smartest Kid in the Universe, Dog Squad, and Welcome to Wonderland series, as well as the coauthor of numerous page-turners with James Patterson and of Shine!, cowritten with Chris's wife, J.J. Grabenstein.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Skye on October 12, 2025

ARC Review! Okay from the moment I started reading this I could not put it down!!! This book is written amazing and the world building perfect! And at the end I was like 😱. This book is an incredible read! I recommend this to all ages!......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on October 15, 2025

Chris Grabenstein has been entertaining kids (and me) with and without James Patterson since 2013 when I Funny, Treasure Hunters and his first puzzle-solving novel, Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library came out. He consistently creates relatable characters in that middle grade range of 9-12ish and p......more

Goodreads review by Bethea Scovic on May 13, 2025

I absolutely loved this book! I enjoyed all of the characters and their personalities and I really appreciated the variety of puzzles throughout. If you enjoyed the Mr. Lemoncello books, you are sure to love this one as well. Now I want to drive down the Old Route 66 to see all of the places that we......more

Goodreads review by Louis on October 25, 2025

4.5⭐️ (Rounded up) Ms. Pennypickle’s Puzzle Quest is a middle-grade adventure novel that combines puzzle-solving, road-trip adventure, and heartwarming family dynamics. The story is fast-paced from start to finish and features puzzles, riddles, and hidden clues/messages that even adult readers will f......more

Goodreads review by Kennedy on November 29, 2025

I could read this a thousand more times and still be shocked 😮 ( in a good way)!! And I met the author, so my book is signed!!!......more


Quotes

"Readers will enjoy solving riddles alongside the brothers and will root for the pair as they set aside differences, dodge — and sometimes cause — disasters, and encounter entertaining characters and situations." —The Washington Post

"[A] clever and comedic homage to code breaking and treasure hunting....a thoroughly entertaining, lighthearted romp." —Publishers Weekly

"This is a delightful ride along Route 66 and through the ups and downs of brotherhood...This new puzzle adventure from the master of the genre is perfect for fans of Grabenstein’s work and lovers of Murdle puzzles." —School Library Journal

"Grabenstein delivers the humor and puzzle-driven adventure fans have come to expect, this time with a somewhat cheesy side of family bonding." —Booklist