Chris Grabenstein has published 38 novels, 21 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with I Funny (2012). 4 feature John Ceepak. The best-known is Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (2013). The latest is Murdle Junior Mysteries: Sleuths on the Loose (2025).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Chris Grabenstein
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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
Chris Grabenstein's most-read book.
Newest
Murdle Junior Mysteries: Sleuths on the Loose
Published 2025.
Standalone novels in order
Mad Mouse (2006)
Slay Ride (2006)
The Crossroads (2008)
Mind Scrambler (2009)
Rolling Thunder (2010)
Daniel X: Armageddon (2012), with James Patterson
Lights Out (2012)
Free Fall (2013)
Treasure Hunters (2015)
Welcome to Wonderland (2016)
Word of Mouse (2016)
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Movie Tie-In Edition (Mr. Lemoncello's Library #1) (2017)
Sandapalooza Shake-up (2018)
Beach Battle Blowout (2019)
Katt Vs. Dogg (2019)
Max Einstein (2019)
Shine! (2019)
The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1 (2019)
Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket (2020)
Smartest Kid in the Universe (2020)
Best Nerds Forever (2021)
Dog Squad (2021)
Genius Camp (2021)
Katt Loves Dogg (2021)
Scaredy Cat (2021)
World Champions! (2021)
Cat Crew (2022)
Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game (2022)
Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library, the Graphic Novel (2023)
Evil Genius (2023)
Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh (2023)
Mr. Lemoncellos Fantabulous Finale (2024)
Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest (2025)
Murdle Junior Mysteries: Sleuths on the Loose (2025)
Children's books in order
The Hanging Hill (2009)
The Smoky Corridor (2010)
The Black Heart Crypt (2011)
I Funny (2012)
Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers (2012)
I Even Funnier (2013)
Riley Mack Stirs Up More Trouble (2013)
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (Jun 2013)
Danger Down the Nile (2014)
House of Robots (2014)
I Funny Tv (2015)
I Totally Funniest (2015)
Robots Go Wild! (2015)
The Island of Dr. Libris (2015)
Jacky Ha-Ha (2016)
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics (2016)
Pottymouth and Stoopid (2016)
Beach Party Surf Monkey (2017)
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race (2017)
The Nerdiest, Wimpiest, Dorkiest I Funny Ever (2018)
Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game
Other books in order
No More Naps! 6-Copy Clip Strip (2020)
About Chris Grabenstein
Christopher Grabenstein is an American author. He published his first novel in 2005. Since then he has written novels for both adults and children, the latter often with frequent collaborator James Patterson. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1977 with a degree from the College of Communication and Information.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Chris Grabenstein FAQ
- How many books has Chris Grabenstein written?
- Chris Grabenstein has published 38 novels, 21 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Chris Grabenstein's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library.
- What is Chris Grabenstein's latest book?
- Murdle Junior Mysteries: Sleuths on the Loose (2025).
- What is Chris Grabenstein's most famous book?
- Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (2013) is Chris Grabenstein's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.