The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1

Zusatztext Here's what people are saying about The Smartest Kid in the Universe : " Clever, fast-paced and incredibly funny Chris Grabenstein has done it again." Stuart Gibbs , New York Times bestselling author of Spy School It's pure jelly-bean-enhanced entertainment and a perfect escape. . . . A rollicking good time . The New York Times Grabenstein is the author of the best-selling Mr. Lemoncello series, and this new volume, packed with wacky hijinks, will appeal to his legions of fans . Booklist , starred review Grabenstein delivers once again...with a book that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers . School Library Journal, starred review "Grabenstein returns with another fact-filled, puzzle-packed, multigenre romp. High-paced humor. . . . Clever, concise, and compelling ." Kirkus Reviews This amusing adventure also works as a humorous love letter to public education and dedicated teachers. Publishers Weekly Informationen zum Autor Chris Grabenstein Klappentext When seventh-grader Jake McQuade mistakes the world's first ingestible knowledge pills for jelly beans, he suddenly knows all about physics and geometry and can speak Swahili (though Spanish would be a lot more useful)--but his sort-of girlfriend Grace thinks they can use his new found brilliance to save their middle school from the new principal, who is conspiring to get it shut down. Zusammenfassung NOMINATED FOR MULTIPLE STATE AWARDS! "Chris Grabenstein just might be the smartest writer for kids in the universe." --James Patterson Meet the Smartest Kid in the Universe in this fun-packed series from the New York Times Bestselling Author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library ! Twelve-year-old Jake's middle school is about to be shut down. Jake and his friends know their school's worth saving-if they could only figure out how! When Jake spies a bowl of jellybeans at the hotel where his mom works, he eats them. But uh-oh--those weren't just jellybeans, one of the scientists at his mom's conference is in the process of developing the first ingestible information pills. And THAT'S what Jake ate. Before long, Jake is the smartest kid in the universe. But the pills haven't been tested yet. And when word gets out about this new genius, people want him. The government. The mega corporations. Not all of them are nice! Can Jake navigate all the ins and outs of his newfound geniusdom (not to mention the ins and outs of middle school!) AND use his smarts to figure out how to save his school? (Hint-it will take someone smart enough to decipher an almost forgotten pirate legend!) It turns out, sometimes even the smartest kid has a lot to learn! Don't miss the next Smartest Kid in the Universe books Genius Camp and Evil Genius! ...

Here's what people are saying about The Smartest Kid in the Universe:

"Clever, fast-paced and incredibly funny—Chris Grabenstein has done it again." —Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author of Spy School

“It’s pure jelly-bean-enhanced entertainment and a perfect escape. . . . A rollicking good time.” —The New York Times

“Grabenstein is the author of the best-selling Mr. Lemoncello series, and this new volume, packed with wacky hijinks, will appeal to his legions of fans.” —Booklist, starred review

“Grabenstein delivers once again...with a book that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal, starred review

"Grabenstein returns with another fact-filled, puzzle-packed, multigenre romp. High-paced humor. . . . Clever, concise, and compelling." —Kirkus Reviews

“This amusing adventure also works as a humorous love letter to public education and dedicated teachers.” *—Publishers Weekly*

Autorentext

Chris Grabenstein

Klappentext

When seventh-grader Jake McQuade mistakes the world's first ingestible knowledge pills for jelly beans, he suddenly knows all about physics and geometry and can speak Swahili (though Spanish would be a lot more useful)--but his sort-of girlfriend Grace thinks they can use his new found brilliance to save their middle school from the new principal, who is conspiring to get it shut down.

Zusammenfassung
**NOMINATED FOR MULTIPLE STATE AWARDS!

"Chris Grabenstein just might be the smartest writer for kids in the universe." --James Patterson

Meet the Smartest Kid in the Universe in this fun-packed series from the New York Times Bestselling Author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library!**

Twelve-year-old Jake's middle school is about to be shut down. Jake and his friends know their school's worth saving-if they could only figure out how! When Jake spies a bowl of jellybeans at the hotel where his mom works, he eats them. But uh-oh--those weren't just jellybeans, one of the scientists at his mom's conference is in the process of developing the first ingestible information pills. And THAT'S what Jake ate.

Before long, Jake is the smartest kid in the universe. But the pills haven't been tested yet. And when word gets out about this new genius, people want him. The government. The mega corporations. Not all of them are nice! Can Jake navigate all the ins and outs of his newfound geniusdom (not to mention the ins and outs of middle school!) AND use his smarts to figure out how to save his school? (Hint-it will take someone smart enough to decipher an almost forgotten pirate legend!) It turns out, sometimes even the smartest kid has a lot to learn! Don't miss the next Smartest Kid in the Universe books—Genius Camp and Evil Genius!

Leseprobe

1

Patricia Malvolio, the new principal of Riverview Middle School, was giving a special, after-hours tour of her building to a very important guest: Mr. Heath Huxley.

This school is in terrible condition! said Mr. Huxley.

I know, giggled Mrs. Malvolio. Isn t it marvelous? It s perfect for our plans.

The lockers were dented and rusty. Overhead, fluorescent lights sputtered in their tubes, pleading to be replaced. Paint peeled off the cinder-block walls in chunks the size of potato chips.

What s that smell? asked Mr. Huxley, covering his mouth and nose with a dainty silk handkerchief.

Mrs. Malvolio sniffed the air.

She was tempted to say Your breath, since Mr. Huxley s never smelled minty or fresh.

Tuna fish salad? she suggested. Stinky cheese? Moldy pizza? It s hard to tell. The refrigerators in the cafeteria are . . . unreliable.

Mrs. Malvolio tugged down on the canary-yellow blazer that matched her canary-yellow blouse. The tugging caused her necklace--three rows of big, multicolored beads--to clack.

Now, as I told you, she said, Riverview is currently considered the worst middle school building in the district. Given the new budget cuts, the city will be forced to close one middle school this year. I suspect it will be us.

She led the way into her office. Mr. Huxley went to the window to admire the view of the river.

This is magnificent, Patricia.

I know. It s why this school is called Riverview.

And what will the city do with this marvelous property once they shut down this dilapidated excuse for a school?

Oh, I suppose they might auction off the land to the highest bidder.

Who will also be the smartest bidder, said Mr. Huxley, stroking back his slick black hair. The one who understands how truly valuable this property is.

Yes, Uncle Heath, said Mrs. Malvolio. They ll probably sell it to you. And then you ll pay me that very generous finder s fee we discussed when I applied for this principal position.

Indeed I will, Patricia.

They both laughed maniacally.

It ran in the family.

2

Jake McQuade wasn t the smartest kid at Riverview Middle School, but he was definitely the coolest.

The scho…