Books About Mad Science

The Best Mad Science Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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.

Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid
#2 in Series
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004

Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid

By Jim Benton · Book #2 in the Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist series

A quest for love with unexpected twists.

112 pages· 4,211 words· Est. 36 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,997 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a world where romance is often overdone, one person seeks genuine connection amidst the chaos. As they navigate the unpredictable landscape of love, unexpected challenges arise. Will they find what they're truly looking for, or will the journey lead to something entirely different? Discover the surprising turns in this quest for authentic affection.
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
4.1/5 Goodreads · 6,541 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?
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
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,593 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.
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