Books About Inventions Gone Wrong

The Best Inventions Gone Wrong Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about inventions gone wrong? 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.

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Our 3 Favorite Books About Inventions Gone Wrong

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2019

Bad Hair Day

By Jim Benton · Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist series

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

112 pages· 3,894 words· Est. 44 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 170 ratings
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Summary: Franny K. Stein, the quirky young scientist, prefers lab coats over glam. Curious if her mom wishes she were different, Franny concocts an experiment with beauty products. But when her hair gains a mind of its own, chaos ensues. Can Franny tame her wild locks and discover her mom's true feelings? Dive into this hilarious adventure where science meets self-discovery, and nothing is as it seems.
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets

Two fourth-grade pranksters accidentally create an army of evil talking toilets that threaten to take over the world.

160 pages· 6,414 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 54,064 ratings
Summary: George and Harold's prank goes awry, creating an army of talking toilets. Chaos ensues, but hope isn't lost. Captain Underpants, the unlikely hero with a knack for saving the day, must step in. Can he flush out the trouble before it's too late? Dive into this hilarious adventure where mischief meets mayhem, and only a superhero in underwear can restore order.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1981

George's Marvellous Medicine

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

A young boy creates a special medicine to cure his grumpy grandmother, but it has unexpected and chaotic consequences

104 pages· 11,981 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 101,713 ratings
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Summary: George is left alone with his grumpy grandma and decides to concoct a special medicine to cure her grouchiness. Using bizarre ingredients, he creates a potion that promises to change everything. But as the mixture takes effect, George and his grandma are in for an unexpected surprise. Will his remedy work wonders or unleash chaos? Discover the wild results of George's daring experiment and the unexpected twists that follow.
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