Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012
How to Make Friends and Monsters
By Ron Bates
A science experiment gone wrong creates a monster friend. Can true friendship be engineered?
352 pages· 67,792 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
Hardcover
Summary: Howard Boward, a middle school science whiz, struggles with loneliness until a botched experiment brings Franklin, a monster friend, to life. As Franklin helps Howard gain popularity, Howard discovers that real friendship isn't as simple as mixing chemicals. Can Howard navigate the complexities of friendship, or will his creation lead to unexpected challenges? Dive into this quirky tale of science, friendship, and the unexpected twists of middle school life.









