Books About Mad Science

The Best Mad Science Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about mad science? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Mad Science

Secrets of the Purple Pearl
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Secrets of the Purple Pearl

Mad scientists seek a powerful pearl; three sisters and their mentor must stop them before chaos ensues.

256 pages· 40,458 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 2,062 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In the quirky town of Antiquarium, the Porch Sisters face a summer of mad science and mystery. As the Krenetics Research Association hunts for the legendary Purple Pearl to resurrect their leader, Talon Sharktūth, sisters Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee, along with their mentor Millicent Quibb, must thwart their plans. With a mysterious Shrimpmaid and secrets of their origins at stake, can they prevent disaster and uncover the truth about themselves? Dive into a summer adventure where the stakes are as deep as Lake Kagloopy.
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science

Three sisters face a mad scientist's challenge to save their town from evil forces.

244 pages· 41,361 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 7,069 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee Porch never fit in. After being expelled from etiquette school, they find themselves at 231 Mysterium Way, under the guidance of eccentric Millicent Quibb. Here, danger lurks, but so does adventure. As they navigate a world of fatal pizza and gerbil-powered buses, the sisters must decide if they can embrace their uniqueness to thwart a sinister group of mad scientists threatening their town. Will they rise to the challenge before it's too late?
The Invisible Fran
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004

The Invisible Fran

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.

112 pages· 4,230 words· Est. 36 min read
4.1 Goodreads · 1,596 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Franny, a young mad scientist, is on a mission to awaken her classmates' inner scientists. Armed with a two-headed robot and an invisibility potion, her experiment spirals out of control. As chaos ensues with a malfunctioning robot and uninformed peers, Franny must navigate the mayhem. Can she turn this scientific disaster into a learning opportunity, or will her classroom become a mad science catastrophe? Discover the unexpected twists in Franny's most challenging experiment yet.