About the Book Twelve-year-old Jake McQuade--the smartest kid in the universe--goes to a camp for geniuses, where he goes up against the Virtuoso quantum computer, the smartest machine in the universe-- Book Synopsis Chris Grabenstein just might be the smartest writer for kids in the universe. --James Patterson The Smartest Kid in the Universe goes to genius camp in book two of this action-packed series from the New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library ! Jake McQuade is the smartest kid in the universe--and hes back to defend his title! This time, he is heading off to a camp for geniuses sponsored by billionaire tech mogul (and brilliant inventor) Zane Zinkle. But genius camp is not like regular camp. There are limo buses, robot polar bears, and high-tech cabins with high-tech toilets! But it isnt all fun and brain games at camp, especially when Jake goes up against the artificially intelligent Virtuoso quantum computer--the smartest machine in the universe--which also happens to be Zinkles latest genius creation! Its boy versus bot in this epic showdown packed with smores, puzzles, action, adventure, and hilarious, jelly bean-fueled fun! Bonus puzzle included! Review Quotes Heres 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 Its pure jelly-bean-enhanced entertainment and a perfect escape. . . . A rollicking good time. -- 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 About the Author CHRIS GRABENSTEIN is the New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello and the Welcome to Wonderland series, as well as the coauthor of many page-turners with James Patterson, including the Max Einstein series, and of Shine! cowritten with Chriss wife J.J. Grabenstein. Chris lives in New York City. Visit Chris at ChrisGrabenstein.com and on Twitter at @CGrabenstein.