The Fran That Time Forgot (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist)

Features

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 112 pages
• Published by: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing March 1, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0689862946
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0689862946
• Book Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Weighs: 9.6 ounces

From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4–Franny K. Stein likes to project a menacing image, so she is mortified when her classmates learn that her middle name is Kissypie. Embarrassed by all the teasing, she invents a time-warp device to travel back and change her birth certificate to read Kaboom. While she is in the past, she tells her infant self, There is nothing worse than being laughed at. Unfortunately, Baby Franny takes the lesson too much to heart. When she decides to take a peek at her future self before returning to her own time, she discovers that Teen Franny is out of control. Determined that no one will ever laugh at her again, the adolescent super villain is out to conquer the world. Can Franny save civilization from herself? The short, deadpan text is just spooky enough for transition readers and the black-and-white cartoon illustrations add to the mock-gothic atmosphere. There is even a subtle message about courage and self-confidence. A great choice for younger readers who demand a scary one.–Elaine E. Knight, Lincoln Elementary Schools, IL
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Product Description
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Reader Reviews
This review is from: The Fran That Time Forgot (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist) (Paperback) This is the first young chapter reader series I purchased for my 6 year old, and she loves it. The story is about Franny, a girl that is learning to adapt to other kids and their lifestyles. She is very awkward in the process, of course, as she is a mad scientist. Franny loves science, and underlying this story is the theme that it's ok for a girl to be a geek. Don't be worried about the "mad scientist" bit. Franny isn't evil. She is a dabbler, liking bats and boogers, bugs and inventions. The Franny series has captured my daughter's imagination. It is creative, unique, and something my daughter reads almost every night on her own. Franny has fueled my daughter's fire for reading. There are no real scary aspects to the story. The monsters are silly, like huge lunch meat sandwiches, or fifty foot cupids. If you are looking for a fascinating chapter book that captures your child's imagination, try Franny K Stein. My daughter wants more books! I have bought her the entire series, and she can't put them down. Her reading ability is growing in leaps and bounds! Comment | | (Report this)