Chris Grabenstein Reading Order

7 books (2007–2020)

Start with Carols and Crimes, Gifts and Grifters, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.

#	Title
1	Carols and Crimes, Gifts and Grifters 2007Buy 🇺🇸
2	Death's Excellent Vacation 2010Buy 🇺🇸
3	Discount Noir 2010Buy 🇺🇸
4	Passport to Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸
5	Scream and Scream Again! 2018Buy 🇺🇸
6	The Creativity Project 2018Buy 🇺🇸
7	Super Puzzletastic Mysteries 2020Buy 🇺🇸

4 books (2019–2021)

Start with Shine!(With: J.J. Grabenstein), the first of 4 books in the Children's series.

#	Title
1	Shine!(With: J.J. Grabenstein) 2019Buy 🇺🇸
2	Stuck 2020Buy 🇺🇸
3	Best Nerds Forever(With: James Patterson) 2021Buy 🇺🇸
4	Scaredy Cat(With: James Patterson) 2021Buy 🇺🇸

2 books (2006–2007)

Start with Slay Ride and read in order.

#	Title
1	Slay Ride 2006Buy 🇺🇸
2	Hell for the Holidays 2007Buy 🇺🇸

8 books (2007–2022)

Start with The Dangerous Days of Daniel X(By: James Patterson,Michael Ledwidge), the first of 8 books in the Daniel X series.

#	Title
1	The Dangerous Days of Daniel X(By: James Patterson,Michael Ledwidge) 2007Buy 🇺🇸
2	Daniel X: Alien Hunter(With: James Patterson,Leopoldo Gout) 2008Buy 🇺🇸
3	Watch the Skies(By: James Patterson,Ned Rust) 2009Buy 🇺🇸
4	Demons and Druids(By: James Patterson,Adam Sadler) 2010Buy 🇺🇸
5	Game Over(By: James Patterson,Ned Rust) 2011Buy 🇺🇸
6	Armageddon(With: James Patterson) 2012Buy 🇺🇸
7	Lights Out(With: James Patterson) 2015Buy 🇺🇸
8	Genesis(By: James Patterson) 2022Buy 🇺🇸

2 books (2021–2022)

Start with Dog Squad and read in order.

#	Title
1	Dog Squad 2021Buy 🇺🇸
2	Cat Crew 2022Buy 🇺🇸

4 books (2008–2011)

Start with The Crossroads, the first of 4 books in the Haunted Mystery series.

#	Title
1	The Crossroads 2008Buy 🇺🇸
2	The Hanging Hill 2009Buy 🇺🇸
3	The Smoky Corridor / The Zombie Awakening 2010Buy 🇺🇸
4	The Black Heart Crypt 2011Buy 🇺🇸

3 books (2014–2017)

Start with House of Robots and read in order.

#	Title
1	House of Robots 2014Buy 🇺🇸
2	Robots Go Wild! 2015Buy 🇺🇸
3	Robot Revolution 2017Buy 🇺🇸

7 books (2012–2018)

Start with I Funny, the first of 7 books in the I Funny series.

#	Title
1	I Funny 2012Buy 🇺🇸
2	I Even Funnier 2013Buy 🇺🇸
3	I Funny TV 2015Buy 🇺🇸
4	I Totally Funniest 2015Buy 🇺🇸
5	Laugh Out Loud 2017Buy 🇺🇸
6	School of Laughs 2017Buy 🇺🇸
7	The Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever 2018Buy 🇺🇸

3 books (2016–2023)

Start with Jacky Ha-Ha and read in order.

#	Title
1	Jacky Ha-Ha 2016Buy 🇺🇸
2	My Life is a Joke 2017Buy 🇺🇸
3	Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh 2023Buy 🇺🇸

9 books (2005–2013)

Start with Tilt-a-Whirl, the first of 9 books in the John Ceepak Mystery series.

#	Title
1	Tilt-a-Whirl 2005Buy 🇺🇸
2	Mad Mouse 2006Buy 🇺🇸
3	Whack A Mole 2007Buy 🇺🇸
4	Hell Hole 2008Buy 🇺🇸
5	Mind Scrambler 2009Buy 🇺🇸
6	Rolling Thunder 2010Buy 🇺🇸
7	Ring Toss 2011Buy 🇺🇸
8	Fun House 2012Buy 🇺🇸
9	Free Fall 2013Buy 🇺🇸

2 books (2019–2021)

Start with Katt vs. Dogg(With: James Patterson) and read in order.

#	Title
1	Katt vs. Dogg(With: James Patterson) 2019Buy 🇺🇸
2	Katt Loves Dogg(With: James Patterson) 2021Buy 🇺🇸

4 books (2018–2021)

Start with The Genius Experiment, the first of 4 books in the Max Einstein series.

#	Title
1	The Genius Experiment 2018Buy 🇺🇸
2	Rebels with a Cause 2019Buy 🇺🇸
3	Saves the Future 2020Buy 🇺🇸
4	World Champions! 2021Buy 🇺🇸

8 books (2013–2026)

Start with Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, the first of 8 books in the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series.

#	Title
1	Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013Buy 🇺🇸
2	Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016Buy 🇺🇸
3	Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race 2017Buy 🇺🇸
4	Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game 2019Buy 🇺🇸
5	Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket 2020Buy 🇺🇸
6	Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game 2023Buy 🇺🇸
7	Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale 2024Buy 🇺🇸
8	Mr. Lemoncello's Wondermous Christmas Gift 2026Buy 🇺🇸

2 books (2023–2025)

Start with Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel(With: Douglas Holgate) and read in order.

#	Title
1	Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel(With: Douglas Holgate) 2023Buy 🇺🇸
2	Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The Graphic Novel(With: Douglas Holgate) 2025Buy 🇺🇸

2 books (2025–2026)

Start with Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest and read in order.

3 books (2024–2025)

Start with Curious Crimes for Curious Minds(By: G.T. Karber) and read in order.

#	Title
1	Curious Crimes for Curious Minds(By: G.T. Karber) 2024Buy 🇺🇸
2	Ready, Set, Solve!(By: G.T. Karber) 2025Buy 🇺🇸
3	Sleuths on the Loose(With: G.T. Karber) 2025Buy 🇺🇸

2 books (2012–2013)

Start with Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers and read in order.

#	Title
1	Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers 2012Buy 🇺🇸
2	Riley Mack Stirs Up More Trouble 2013Buy 🇺🇸

1 book (2020–2020)

#	Title
1	No More Naps! 2020Buy 🇺🇸

2 books (2008–2013)

Start with The Christmas Tree Thief and read in order.

3 books (2020–2023)

Start with The Smartest Kid in the Universe and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020Buy 🇺🇸
2	Genius Camp 2021Buy 🇺🇸
3	Evil Genius 2023Buy 🇺🇸

5 books (2012–2018)

Start with The Explorers' Gate, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	The Explorers' Gate 2012Buy 🇺🇸
2	The Island of Dr. Libris 2015Buy 🇺🇸
3	Laugh Out Loud(With: James Patterson) 2017Buy 🇺🇸
4	Pottymouth and Stoopid(With: James Patterson) 2017Buy 🇺🇸
5	Seven Steps to Success 2018Buy 🇺🇸

1 book (2010–2010)

#	Title
1	Curiosity Cat 2010Buy 🇺🇸

6 books (2024–2026)

Start with Jack and the Beanstink, the first of 6 books in the Stinky's Stories series.

#	Title
1	Jack and the Beanstink 2024Buy 🇺🇸
2	The Boy Who Cried Underpants! 2024Buy 🇺🇸
3	Moldylocks and The Three Bears 2025Buy 🇺🇸
4	The Three Smelly Goats Gruff 2025Buy 🇺🇸
5	Cindersmella 2026Buy 🇺🇸
6	Stinking Beauty 2026Buy 🇺🇸

9 books (2013–2023)

Start with Treasure Hunters, the first of 9 books in the Treasure Hunters series.

#	Title
1	Treasure Hunters 2013Buy 🇺🇸
2	Danger Down the Nile 2014Buy 🇺🇸
3	Secret of the Forbidden City 2015Buy 🇺🇸
4	Peril at the Top of the World 2016Buy 🇺🇸
5	Quest for the City of Gold 2017Buy 🇺🇸
6	All-American Adventure 2019Buy 🇺🇸
7	The Plunder Down Under 2020Buy 🇺🇸
8	The Ultimate Quest 2022Buy 🇺🇸
9	The Greatest Treasure Hunt 2023Buy 🇺🇸

4 books (2016–2019)

Start with Home Sweet Motel, the first of 4 books in the Welcome to Wonderland series.

#	Title
1	Home Sweet Motel 2016Buy 🇺🇸
2	Beach Party Surf Monkey 2017Buy 🇺🇸
3	Sandapalooza Shake-Up 2018Buy 🇺🇸
4	Beach Battle Blowout 2019Buy 🇺🇸

2 books (2016–2025)

Start with Word of Mouse and read in order.

#	Title
1	Word of Mouse 2016Buy 🇺🇸
2	The Great Mouse Escape 2025Buy 🇺🇸