Book Series · 6 Books

Frank Einstein Books

In order from Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor to Frank Einstein and the Space-Time Zipper.

The Frank Einstein series is a set of 6 chapter books by Jon Scieszka, published between 2014 and 2019. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 210 pages.

About the series

What's Frank Einstein About?

Six illustrated science adventures in which kid inventor Frank Einstein and his robots use real STEM ideas to outsmart a rival inventor.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$858

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor

By Jon Scieszka, Brian Biggs (Illustrator)

A kid-genius's robots come to life, but an evil plan threatens their existence.

208 pages· 18,811 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

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Summary: Frank Einstein, a young inventor, accidentally brings his robots, Klink and Klank, to life during a storm. These quirky companions help him with his experiments until his rival, T. Edison, steals them for a sinister plot. Can Frank outsmart Edison and save his creations? Dive into a world where science meets humor, and every experiment is an adventure. With real science facts and a dash of wacky humor, this tale will have young readers questioning how things work and inspire them to explore the wonders of science themselves.

In reading order

Frank Einstein Series

6 books · Published 2014–2019

#1 in Series

Sale price

$858

Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

A kid-genius's robots come to life, but an evil plan threatens their existence.

#2 in Series

Sale price

$858

Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

A kid-genius battles a rival to harness energy and save his town from a power monopoly.

#3 in Series

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$759

Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

A kid-genius must rescue his robot and stop a rival from stealing his invention.

#4 in Series

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$759

Frank Einstein and the EvoBlaster Belt

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Inventor battles rival over a belt that evolves life forms.

#5 in Series

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$759

Frank Einstein and the Bio-Action Gizmo

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Kid genius Frank Einstein faces off against a rival in a science showdown on Earth.

Frank Einstein and the Space-Time Zipper

#6 in Series

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$759

Frank Einstein and the Space-Time Zipper

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Kid genius faces cosmic rivalry in a universe-bending showdown.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Frank Einstein series?

There are 6 books in the Frank Einstein series. It began with Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor in 2014, and the newest book, Frank Einstein and the Space-Time Zipper, was published in 2019.