Book Series · 10 Books

Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist Books

In order from Lunch Walks Among Us to Mood Science.

Lunch Walks Among Us
Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid
The Invisible Fran
The Fran That Time Forgot
Frantastic Voyage
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Lunch Walks Among Us
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$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2003

Lunch Walks Among Us

By Jim Benton

A young girl tries to fit in with her classmates by changing her behavior and appearance, but ultimately saves the day with her unique skills and personality

102 pages· 3,817 words· Est. 32 min read
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Summary: Franny K. Stein, a mad scientist with a penchant for the peculiar, is tired of being the odd one out. Determined to blend in with her classmates, she embarks on her most daring experiment yet. But when a monstrous fiend threatens her school, Franny must decide if fitting in is worth losing her unique edge. Can she save the day without sacrificing her true self? Dive into Franny's world of quirky science and unexpected heroism.
The complete set

Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist Series

10 books · Published 2003–2021

Lunch Walks Among Us

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2003

A young girl tries to fit in with her classmates by changing her behavior and appearance, but ultimately saves the day with her unique skills and personality

Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004

A quest for love with unexpected twists.

The Invisible Fran
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The Invisible Fran

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004

A young girl tries to convert her classmates into mad scientists like herself, but her plan backfires when they take her robot project into their own hands.

The Fran That Time Forgot
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The Fran That Time Forgot

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005

A young girl scientist travels back in time to change her middle name, but her actions have unintended consequences on her future self

Frantastic Voyage

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005

A young girl must navigate her way through her dog's body to stop a bomb from exploding and destroying the world

The Fran with Four Brains

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2006

A young girl creates robots to help her with her busy schedule, but they quickly become a threat to her and her family

The Frandidate
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The Frandidate

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2008

A young girl creates a machine that can change its appearance to please everyone, but it quickly gets out of control and threatens to destroy the world

Bad Hair Day

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2019

A young mad scientist creates a pair of pigtails that come to life and wreak havoc on the town

Recipe for Disaster

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2020

A young inventor must stop a robot she created from taking over the world with its addictive muffins.

Mood Science

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2021

A young inventor's experiment goes awry, causing chaos and destruction in her town.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist series?

There are 10 books in the Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist series. It began with Lunch Walks Among Us in 2003, and the newest book, Mood Science, was published in 2021.

What ages are the Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist book is the longest?

Mood Science is the longest book in the series at 6,341 words (160 pages).

Which Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist book is the shortest?

The Fran That Time Forgot is the shortest at 3,701 words (112 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist to life.

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Jim Benton

Author & Illustrator

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