Shine!
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  • Published: 5 November 2019
  • ISBN: 9780525639053
  • Imprint: RH US Audio Childrens
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $23.00

Shine!

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5 Nov 2019
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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!

"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.
  • Published: 5 November 2019
  • ISBN: 9780525639053
  • Imprint: RH US Audio Childrens
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $23.00
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About the author

Chris Grabenstein

Chris Grabenstein is an award-winning author of books for children and adults, a playwright, screenwriter, and former advertising executive and improvisational comedian.

Winner of two Anthony and four Agatha Awards, he is also the co-author with James Patterson of The #1 New York Times bestseller I FUNNY.

A former writer for Jim Henson's Muppets and past president of the New York Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America, Chris co-wrote the screenplay for the CBS-TV movie, The Christmas Gift, starring John Denver.

He lives in New York City with his wife, three cats, and a rescue dog named Fred, who starred in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on Broadway. You can visit Chris (and Fred) at www.ChrisGrabenstein.com

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Also by Chris Grabenstein

Dog Squad
Escape from Mr Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel
The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1
Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The Graphic Novel
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics
The Island of Dr. Libris
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Praise for Shine!

Praise for SHINE!:
"SHINE! will put a smile on your heart. Read this book!" --Jennifer L. Holm, New York Times bestselling author of THE FOURTEENTH GOLDFISH

"SHINE! more than shines, it GLOWS. My 12-year-old summed it up in one word: 'Beautiful.'"--Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of THE CANDYMAKERS

"A sweet reminder that nothing is more important than being a friend and being yourself."--Rebecca Stead, Newbery Winning author of WHEN YOU REACH ME