Jim Benton

Meet Frannie K. Stein, a mad scientist with a super-important mission: she wants to be class president! But how can a girl who loves spooky experiments win over all her classmates? Frannie has a brilliant idea! She invents an amazing Atomic Combiner to create a special suit. This suit can make her appear exactly like what every voter wants! Soon, Frannie discovers her incredible suit isn't just helping her; it might be taking over! What happens when your own invention starts calling the shots? Can Frannie outsmart her own creation and still win the election? Get ready for a hilarious and wild adventure as Frannie learns that being yourself might be the best way to win, even for a mad scientist running for president!

Meet Franny K. Stein, a truly mad scientist with a knack for solving the most unusual problems! When her loyal lab assistant, Igor the dog, accidentally swallows a ticking doomsday device, Franny knows she has to act fast. But how do you get a dangerous invention out of a dog before it goes off? For Franny, the answer involves her amazing miniaturization machine! You'll shrink down with Franny to the size of a pin and embark on an incredible, hilarious journey right inside Igor's body. Get ready for a wild, bumpy, and totally unforgettable adventure as Franny races against time to save her best friend and the world!

Step into the wonderfully wacky world of Franny, a self-proclaimed mad scientist who thinks inventing is the absolute best! Franny is determined to share her passion and show her classmates just how thrilling and fun science can be. For her latest, most ambitious experiment, she gathers a few willing volunteers, a half-completed two-headed robot, and a bubbling invisibility potion. But even for a genius like Franny, this experiment might prove to be her toughest challenge yet. What do you do when your friends don't quite grasp the basics of mad science, and your doubly dumb robot starts causing all sorts of unexpected, hilarious chaos? Join Franny as she learns that sometimes the greatest discoveries aren't just about potions and robots, but about friendship and finding common ground, even when things get a little invisible. This humorous chapter book is packed with scientific fun and laugh-out-loud moments for young readers.

Meet Franny, a brilliant mad scientist with a big problem: there's just too much to do! Her experiments are piling up, and even a super-smart inventor like Franny can't be everywhere at once. Who can she trust to help with her wild, wonderful, and sometimes wacky creations? Only herself, of course! Follow Franny as she comes up with the ultimate solution: building her very own steel-plated Franbots! These robot versions of herself are ready to tackle anything, but will having multiple Frannys make life easier, or just lead to more hilarious chaos in the lab? Get ready for a funny, action-packed adventure filled with science, silliness, and a whole lot of robotic fun!

Meet Franny K. Stein, a girl who loves all things spooky, creepy, and scientific! While other kids might enjoy sunshine and rainbows, Franny prefers inventing monstrous creations in her lab. But starting at a new school brings a new challenge: making friends. Franny decides to try a different kind of experiment – fitting in! She swaps her mad scientist gear for something a little more... normal. Her plan seems to work, and Franny starts to blend in with her classmates. But what happens when a truly wild, unexpected monster suddenly bursts from the school trashcan? It's up to Franny to use her unique scientific skills to save the day! Can she embrace her true mad scientist self and still find a way to connect with her new friends? Get ready for a hilariously spooky adventure where being yourself is the best experiment of all.

Franny K. Stein, a brilliant mad scientist, has a big problem: her feelings keep getting in the way of her important experiments! Deciding she's had enough, Franny invents a machine to remove her emotions entirely. But what happens when a super-smart scientist has no feelings at all? Things quickly go from bad to worse when an accidental virus escapes, turning everyone into hopping toads! Now, Franny must team up with her wise grandma, Granny Fran, and rediscover her own "Sense of Duty" to fix her scientific blunder. Can she put her feelings back together and save the day before the whole town is covered in warts? Join Franny in this laugh-out-loud adventure where science, silliness, and a little bit of heart collide!

Franny K. Stein isn't your average kid. She'd much rather be in her lab coat, inventing amazing things, than wearing a fancy dress or putting on makeup. But sometimes, Franny wonders if her mom wishes she was a little more... well, glamorous. That sparks a brilliant idea for Franny's next experiment! What if she could make her mom's beauty products exciting and scientific? Get ready for a hilarious adventure when Franny's latest invention goes wonderfully, wildly wrong! Suddenly, her hair takes on a life of its own, turning every day into a truly bad hair day. Now, Franny must use all her clever scientific skills and quick thinking to solve this hairy problem and get things back to normal. Join Franny in this funny chapter book as she discovers that being yourself, lab coat and all, is the most fantastic experiment of all. It's a wacky tale about embracing what makes you unique, even when your inventions cause a bit of a mess!

Get ready for a hilarious and totally unexpected Valentine's Day! Imagine your school dance, but instead of just sweethearts and decorations, a giant, fifty-foot Cupid crashes the party! What happens when love gets a little too big for its britches? Join the kids as they navigate the chaos of a massive, arrow-shooting cherub causing all sorts of romantic mayhem. Will anyone be safe from Cupid's oversized affections? This laugh-out-loud story is packed with silly situations and big surprises, proving that sometimes, even love needs to be brought down to size. Perfect for young readers who love a good giggle and a wild adventure!

Meet Franny K. Stein, a mad scientist with a big problem! When her super embarrassing middle name is accidentally revealed in front of her whole school, Franny knows she has to do something drastic. What's a brilliant inventor to do? Build a time machine, of course! Franny plans to zip back to the past and give herself a much cooler, more dignified name before anyone ever finds out. But as any good scientist knows, experiments don't always go as planned. Franny's trip through time takes an unexpected turn, leading to a hilarious and wild adventure where she might just have to face off against herself! Get ready for a funny, action-packed story about fixing mistakes and embracing who you are, even your middle name.