Book Series · 2 Books

My Mad Scientist Mom Books

In order from Saved by the Smell to Saved by the Smell.

The My Mad Scientist Mom series is a set of 2 chapter books by Jarrett Lerner, published in 2025. Written for ages 5–8, most books run about 130 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1697

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2025

Saved by the Smell

A boy's life spirals into chaos when a laundry experiment opens a time portal.

128 pages

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Hardcover

Summary: Ari's ordinary life takes a wild turn when his mom's latest invention, a time portal meant to tackle laundry, spirals out of control. Now, Ari must navigate prehistoric chaos to save his family from a colossal mess. Can he fix the time-bending blunder before it's too late? Dive into a world where science and adventure collide, and discover if Ari can outsmart the chaos unleashed by his mad scientist mom's well-intentioned but unpredictable experiments.

The complete set

My Mad Scientist Mom Series

2 books · Published 2025

Series

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$1697

Saved by the Smell

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2025

A boy's life spirals into chaos when a laundry experiment opens a time portal.

Series

Sale price

$1697

No More Mr. Mice Guy

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8

Ari must rescue his neighbor, shrunk by his mom's invention, from becoming mouse food.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the My Mad Scientist Mom series?

There are 2 books in the My Mad Scientist Mom series. It began with Saved by the Smell in 2025, and the newest book, Saved by the Smell, was published in 2025.