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The Magnificent Makers Books

In order from How to Test a Friendship to Rolling Through the Rock Cycle.

The Magnificent Makers series is a set of 9 chapter books by Theanne Griffith, published between 2020 and 2024. Written for ages 4–10, most books run about 110 pages.

How to Test a Friendship
Brain Trouble
Riding Sound Waves
The Great Germ Hunt
Race Through Space
About the series

What's The Magnificent Makers About?

The Magnificent Makers follows Pablo and Violet, two friends who solve a riddle that opens a portal into the Maker Maze — a magical laboratory where their host, Dr. Crisp, sets them a science challenge against a ticking clock. Each book takes on a different topic, from how the brain works to sound waves, germs, space, weather, and the rock cycle, and ends with experiments readers can try at home. Author Theanne Griffith is a research neuroscientist; the series is illustrated by Reggie Brown and has been published by Random House since 2020.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

How to Test a Friendship
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

How to Test a Friendship

By Theanne Griffith, Reggie Brown (Illustrator)

A riddle unlocks a portal to a magical makerspace. Science adventures await!

112 pages· 6,907 words· Est. 58 min read
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Summary: Violet, Pablo, and Deepak stumble upon a riddle that opens a portal to the Maker Maze, a magical lab filled with robots and 3D printers. Guided by an eccentric scientist, they embark on thrilling adventures, mastering science concepts while tackling teamwork and courage. What mysteries lie behind each door?
In reading order

The Magnificent Makers Series

9 books · Published 2020–2024

#1
#1 in Series
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How to Test a Friendship

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

A riddle unlocks a portal to a magical makerspace. Science adventures await!

#2
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$599

Brain Trouble

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

A magic portal leads to a science adventure. Can teamwork solve the puzzles?

#3
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$599

Riding Sound Waves

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

Solve riddles, face challenges, and uncover secrets in a STEM-filled adventure maze. Can they succeed before time runs out?

#4
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$674

The Great Germ Hunt

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A magical maze reveals the truth about germs and the importance of recovery.

#5
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$599

Race Through Space

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Solve riddles, face challenges, and explore space in a STEM adventure.

#6
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$674

Storm Chasers

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Kids face a weather challenge and emotional storms in a thrilling science adventure.

#7
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$674

Human Body Adventure

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2023

Explore the human body in a maze of science and friendship challenges.

#8
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Go, Go, Green Energy!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2024

Kids tackle energy challenges in a magical maze. Can they save the earth?

#9

Rolling Through the Rock Cycle

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2024

Trapped in a maze, can they master the rock cycle to escape?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Magnificent Makers series?

There are 9 books in the Magnificent Makers series. It began with How to Test a Friendship in 2020, and the newest book, Rolling Through the Rock Cycle, was published in 2024.

What order should you read the Magnificent Makers books in?

Start with How to Test a Friendship and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #9.

What ages are the Magnificent Makers books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Magnificent Makers to life.

01

Theanne Griffith

Author
02

Reggie Brown

Illustrator
03

Leo Trinidad

Illustrator

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