Ms. Pennypickle’s Puzzle Quest
Ms. Pennypickle’s Puzzle Quest by Chris Grabenstein is a children’s book published by Random House on October 14, 2025. This edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English. The story follows two brothers, twelve-year-old Ben and his older sibling Ethan, who find themselves on a summer road trip that neither of them wants to take. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they discover a clue at a quirky diner, leading them into a thrilling competition filled with riddles and humor as they race against other families for a million-dollar prize.
Readers will find a blend of adventure and family dynamics as Ben and Ethan navigate their differences while participating in a high-stakes puzzle race along Route 66. The narrative explores themes of growing up, family life, and the humor that can arise from unexpected situations. With a focus on mysteries and detectives, this book invites young readers to engage with the challenges the brothers face as they attempt to solve Ms. Pennypickle’s ultimate puzzle.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series comes a race across the country full of rousing riddles and laugh-out-loud humor as two brothers try to solve the million-dollar puzzle of an eccentric genius!
Benjamin and Ethan Broderick don’t fit together. Twelve-year-old Ben loves retro arcade games and puzzles, while his older brother would rather play sports and hang out with his friends. The only thing they have in common is how much they resent being forced to go on a summer road trip.
But at the quirky diner where the brothers make their very first stop, they discover a clue leading to a giant puzzle race with a million-dollar prize! Along with five other families, the Brodericks are thrust into a high-stakes competition along the famous Route 66.
Can Ben and Ethan put their heads together—and put aside their differences—to beat out the other families and solve Ms. Pennypickle’s ultimate puzzle?
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