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Shine!

By J.J. Grabenstein and Chris Grabenstein

By J.J. Grabenstein and Chris Grabenstein

By J.J. Grabenstein and Chris Grabenstein

By J.J. Grabenstein and Chris Grabenstein

By J.J. Grabenstein and Chris Grabenstein

By J.J. Grabenstein and Chris Grabenstein

By J.J. Grabenstein and Chris Grabenstein
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By J.J. Grabenstein and Chris Grabenstein
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Sep 14, 2021 | ISBN 9781524717674 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Nov 05, 2019 | ISBN 9781524717667 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Nov 05, 2019 | ISBN 9781524717681 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Nov 05, 2019 | 250 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Shine!

    Everyone deserves to shine in this sparkling book about a girl who’s trying to find her place in the universe–and middle school–from the New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library!

    Shine on! might be the catchphrase of twelve-year-old Piper’s hero–astronaut, astronomer, and television host Nellie Dumont Frisse–but Piper knows the truth: some people are born to shine, and she’s just not one of them. That fact has never been clearer than now, when her dad’s new job has landed them both at Chumley Prep, a posh private school where everyone seems to be the best at something and where Piper definitely doesn’t fit in.

    Bursting with humor, heart, science, possibilities, and big questions, Shine! is a story about finding your place in the universe–a story about figuring out who you are and who you want to be. BONUS! Science experiment included!

    About Shine!

    “Inspirational, commonsensical, and a whole lot of fun.” –James Patterson

    Everyone deserves to shine in this sparkling new book from the New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, Chris Grabenstein, and coauthor J.J. Grabenstein–just right for fans of Word of Mouse and The Fourteenth Goldfish.

    “Who do you want to be?” asks Mr. Van Deusen. “And not when you grow up. Right here, right now.”

    Shine on! might be the catchphrase of twelve-year-old Piper’s hero–astronaut, astronomer, and television host Nellie Dumont Frisse–but Piper knows the truth: some people are born to shine, and she’s just not one of them. That fact has never been clearer than now, since her dad’s new job has landed them both at Chumley Prep, a posh private school where everyone seems to be the best at something and where Piper definitely doesn’t fit in.

    Bursting with humor, heart, science, possibilities, and big questions, Shine! is a story about finding your place in the universe–a story about figuring out who you are and who you want to be.

    About Shine!

    “Inspirational, commonsensical, and a whole lot of fun.” –James Patterson

    Everyone deserves to shine in this sparkling new book from the New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, Chris Grabenstein, and coauthor J.J. Grabenstein–just right for fans of Word of Mouse and The Fourteenth Goldfish.

    “Who do you want to be?” asks Mr. Van Deusen. “And not when you grow up. Right here, right now.”

    Shine on! might be the catchphrase of twelve-year-old Piper’s hero–astronaut, astronomer, and television host Nellie Dumont Frisse–but Piper knows the truth: some people are born to shine, and she’s just not one of them. That fact has never been clearer than now, since her dad’s new job has landed them both at Chumley Prep, a posh private school where everyone seems to be the best at something and where Piper definitely doesn’t fit in.

    Bursting with humor, heart, science, possibilities, and big questions, Shine! is a story about finding your place in the universe–a story about figuring out who you are and who you want to be.

    About Shine!

    “Inspirational, commonsensical, and a whole lot of fun.” –James Patterson

    Everyone deserves to shine in this sparkling new book from the New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, Chris Grabenstein, and coauthor J.J. Grabenstein–just right for fans of Word of Mouse and The Fourteenth Goldfish.

    “Who do you want to be?” asks Mr. Van Deusen. “And not when you grow up. Right here, right now.”

    Shine on! might be the catchphrase of twelve-year-old Piper’s hero–astronaut, astronomer, and television host Nellie Dumont Frisse–but Piper knows the truth: some people are born to shine, and she’s just not one of them. That fact has never been clearer than now, since her dad’s new job has landed them both at Chumley Prep, a posh private school where everyone seems to be the best at something and where Piper definitely doesn’t fit in.

    Bursting with humor, heart, science, possibilities, and big questions, Shine! is a story about finding your place in the universe–a story about figuring out who you are and who you want to be.

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    Also by Chris Grabenstein

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    The Smartest Kid in the Universe: Books 1-3
    Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale
    Evil Genius: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 3
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    Also by Chris Grabenstein

    Mr. Lemoncello's Library: Books 1-3
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    The Smartest Kid in the Universe: Books 1-3
    Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale
    Evil Genius: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 3
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    Also by Chris Grabenstein

    Mr. Lemoncello's Library: Books 1-3
    Mr. Lemoncello's Library: Books 4-6
    The Smartest Kid in the Universe: Books 1-3
    Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale
    Evil Genius: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 3
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    About Chris Grabenstein

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    About Chris Grabenstein

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    About Chris Grabenstein

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    About Chris Grabenstein

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Yearling
    Sep 14, 2021 | 240 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781524717674

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Nov 05, 2019 | 224 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781524717667

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Nov 05, 2019 | 224 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781524717681

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Nov 05, 2019 | 250 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525639053

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    Praise

    “Shine! will put a smile on your heart. Read this book!” –Jennifer L. Holm, New York Times bestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish

    “A crowd-pleasing reminder that kindness pays.” –Kirkus Reviews

    “This encouraging story of self-discovery celebrates friendship, kindness, and self-actualization.”—Publishers Weekly

    “This gentle book offers a wonderful reminder that kindness, generosity, and love far outweigh the importance of money, awards, and prestige. —Booklist

    “A lighthearted and fast-paced book. The strong message about the power of kindness will be encouraging to readers, and fans of Grabenstein’s “Mr. Lemoncello” series will enjoy a different kind of puzzle.” – School Library Journal,

    Awards

    Georgia Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2021

    Kansas William Allen White Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2021

    Mark Twain Award NOMINEE 2021

    Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award NOMINEE 2021

    Horned Toad Tale List SELECTION 2020

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