BookHuddle with Readgab
Welcome to Book Huddle with Readgab where you get to hear from authors of children's books and others having to do with children's literacy. We chat not only about what inspired these amazing authors, but also time relevant themes in their books and how kids can benefit from these themes. Each guest also recommends one of their favorite children's books at the end of the episode so you will constantly be building a wonderful list of books for the kids in your life.
BookHuddle with Readgab
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 Grabenstein
https://chrisgrabenstein.com/
https://www.facebook.com/chris.grabenstein
https://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/
Chapters
00:00 Meet Middle Grade Author Chris Grabenstein
05:07 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 Chris
29:10 What is next for Chris Grabenstein?
32:22 Chris Grabenstein’s book recommendation.