Welcome to Wonderland #3: Sandapalooza Shake-Up
  • Published: 16 April 2019
  • ISBN: 9781524717599
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $16.99

Welcome to Wonderland #3: Sandapalooza Shake-Up

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16 Apr 2019
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15 Jun 2018
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"Outrageous hijinks and nonstop hilarity--five stars!" --Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series

Shake up your summer with this hilarious illustrated middle-grade series by Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor with James Patterson of the I Funny and House of Robots series and Word of Mouse!

"Outrageous hijinks and nonstop hilarity--five stars!" --Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series

Dive into summer fun with this hilarious illustrated middle-grade series by Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor with James Patterson of the I Funny and House of Robots series!

Life's a vacation when you live in the world's wackiest motel! P.T. and his best friend, Gloria, are getting ready for St. Pete Beach's first-ever Sandapalooza! The Wonderland's biggest rival, the Conch Reef Resort, is doing everything it can to win the sand sculpture contest, but P.T. has bigger problems: The Wonderland has opened a new restaurant--the Banana Shack--and running a restaurant is harder than it looks! And to make matters worse, a royal guest's priceless tiara has gone missing, and the prime suspect is the Wonderland's beloved housekeeper! Can P.T. and Gloria win the contest, keep the restaurant going, and clear Clara's name?
  • Published: 16 April 2019
  • ISBN: 9781524717599
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $16.99
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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

Smartest Kid in the Universe #3
Escape from Mr Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel
NO Is All I Know!
Evil Genius: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 3
Dog Squad 2: Cat Crew
Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game
Genius Camp: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 2
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Praise for Welcome to Wonderland #3: Sandapalooza Shake-Up

Here's What People are saying about Welcome to Wonderland!

*Sunshine State Young Readers Award List * Winner of Sid Fleischman Humor Award* (for Book 1, Home, Sweet, Motel)

"So funny I fell off my bed!" --Izzy B., age 10

"A fast-paced, highly readable story that delivers humor, adventure, a bit of mystery, and plenty of fun in the Florida sun."--Booklist

"Compulsively readable."--Kirkus Reviews

"The high jinks are nonstop. A quick, funny read, perfect for summer vacation."--School LIbrary Journal

"Charm galore. Easy and breezy, this . . . belongs in the hands of any readers wanting their bad guys bad, their good guys great, and a little of Wonderland's promised fun in the sun."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books