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    Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid
    The Invisible Fran
    Lunch Walks Among Us
    Audiobook series9 titles

    Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist Series

    Written by Jim Benton

    Narrated by Michele Medlin, Michele O'Medlin and Michelle O. Medlin

    4/5

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    About this series

    Franny K. Stein isn’t a good baker.

    But when she sees that the fundraisers for the art and music departments at her school aren’t making enough money, she decides to take matters into her own hands.

    Using her genius mind and kitchen, which is really just another type of laboratory, she sets out to create The Most Delicious Muffin On Earth!

    Sales, of course, go through the roof. But bad things can happen when people become exposed to the best thing they’ve ever tasted. They can become...overenthusiastic.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateMay 8, 2009
    Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid
    The Invisible Fran
    Lunch Walks Among Us

    Titles in the series (9)

    • 1

      Lunch Walks Among Us
      Lunch Walks Among Us

      Lunch Walks Among Us

      Jim Benton
      4/5 - 12 ratings
      4/5 - 12 ratings

      Jim Benton delivers a madcap tale starring the strange yet endearing Franny K. Stein. The new kid at school, Franny approaches making friends as an exciting science project. After taking careful notes, she brews a potion that changes her into a perfect girl. But when a monster snatches her teacher, Franny knows there's only one way to save the day-even if it risks her new popularity. "This has the glib, kid-appealing insouciance of Captain Underpants with an intelligence all its own."-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

      Jim Benton delivers a madcap tale starring the strange yet endearing Franny K. Stein. The new kid at school, Franny approaches making friends as an exciting science project. After taking careful notes, she brews a potion that changes her into a perfect girl. But when a monster snatches her teacher, Franny knows there's only one way to save the day-even if it risks her new popularity. "This has the glib, kid-appealing insouciance of Captain Underpants with an intelligence all its own."-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

    • 2

      Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid
      Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid

      Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid

      Jim Benton
      5/5 - 5 ratings
      5/5 - 5 ratings

      In this episode of Jim Benton's New York Times bestselling series, mad scientist Franny K. Stein thinks her new canine lab assistant Igor is useless, ordering him to keep his paws off everything in her bustling laboratory. But after the hapless dog's bouncing toy accidentally triggers Franny's Manifester, it creates a living Cupid who soon grows into a 50-foot giant. When the giant's huge arrows threaten a bus full of kids, intrepid Franny must come to the rescue. "Fast paced and very funny ."-Library Journal

      In this episode of Jim Benton's New York Times bestselling series, mad scientist Franny K. Stein thinks her new canine lab assistant Igor is useless, ordering him to keep his paws off everything in her bustling laboratory. But after the hapless dog's bouncing toy accidentally triggers Franny's Manifester, it creates a living Cupid who soon grows into a 50-foot giant. When the giant's huge arrows threaten a bus full of kids, intrepid Franny must come to the rescue. "Fast paced and very funny ."-Library Journal

    • 3

      The Invisible Fran
      The Invisible Fran

      The Invisible Fran

      Jim Benton
      4/5 - 2 ratings
      4/5 - 2 ratings

      In this episode of Jim Benton's New York Times bestselling series, the classmates of Franny K. Stein show no appreciation for her passion-mad science. Even when Franny displays her two-headed robot, they show little interest. But after Franny makes herself invisible and whispers robot-improving suggestions, a few kids believe they've actually become mad scientists and cause the robot to run amuck. And as it's poised to destroy the library, Franny must think quickly to save the valuable books from stupidity gone wild.

      In this episode of Jim Benton's New York Times bestselling series, the classmates of Franny K. Stein show no appreciation for her passion-mad science. Even when Franny displays her two-headed robot, they show little interest. But after Franny makes herself invisible and whispers robot-improving suggestions, a few kids believe they've actually become mad scientists and cause the robot to run amuck. And as it's poised to destroy the library, Franny must think quickly to save the valuable books from stupidity gone wild.

    • 5

      Frantastic Voyage
      Frantastic Voyage

      Frantastic Voyage

      Jim Benton
      4/5 - 6 ratings
      4/5 - 6 ratings

      In this madcap episode of Jim Benton's New York Times best-selling series, Franny K. Stein must find and disarm her Doomsday Device before it blows up half the world. While mesmerized by TV's mind-numbing spell, Franny's lab assistant Igor accidentally gobbles up this tiny bomb. Putting on her protective suit, Franny shrinks herself, slips into Igor's snout, and heads for his foul-smelling stomach. But as the remaining seconds tick away, Franny must overcome unexpected challenges to prevent the final KABOOM.

      In this madcap episode of Jim Benton's New York Times best-selling series, Franny K. Stein must find and disarm her Doomsday Device before it blows up half the world. While mesmerized by TV's mind-numbing spell, Franny's lab assistant Igor accidentally gobbles up this tiny bomb. Putting on her protective suit, Franny shrinks herself, slips into Igor's snout, and heads for his foul-smelling stomach. But as the remaining seconds tick away, Franny must overcome unexpected challenges to prevent the final KABOOM.

    • 4

      The Fran That Time Forgot
      The Fran That Time Forgot

      The Fran That Time Forgot

      Jim Benton
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      In this zany episode of Jim Benton's New York Times best-selling series, pint-sized mad scientist Franny K. Stein dreams up a time-reversing cake plate that lets her "have her cake and eat it too." As the principal honors her, however, people laugh at her middle name, Kissypie. But when Franny timetravels to change it to Kaboom, she accidentally turns Teenage Fran into an evil villain. Now Franny Kissypie must stop Franny Kaboom before it's too late.

      In this zany episode of Jim Benton's New York Times best-selling series, pint-sized mad scientist Franny K. Stein dreams up a time-reversing cake plate that lets her "have her cake and eat it too." As the principal honors her, however, people laugh at her middle name, Kissypie. But when Franny timetravels to change it to Kaboom, she accidentally turns Teenage Fran into an evil villain. Now Franny Kissypie must stop Franny Kaboom before it's too late.

    • 6

      The Fran with Four Brains
      The Fran with Four Brains

      The Fran with Four Brains

      Jim Benton
      0 ratings
      0 ratings

      In this sixth entry in Jim Benton's New York Times best-selling series, pint-sized Franny K. Stein dreams up a zany cure for having too much to do. Being a mad scientist in the modern world is tough enough already-without the added burden of soccer, cooking, and bagpipe classes. To keep up with her many activities, Franny decides to clone herself the mad-science way by building three customized, steel-plated Franbots. Now she can excel in all she does-and still have time for what's most important. And then, something begins to go wrong. "Smart, confident, and totally PUNK!"-National Enquirer

      In this sixth entry in Jim Benton's New York Times best-selling series, pint-sized Franny K. Stein dreams up a zany cure for having too much to do. Being a mad scientist in the modern world is tough enough already-without the added burden of soccer, cooking, and bagpipe classes. To keep up with her many activities, Franny decides to clone herself the mad-science way by building three customized, steel-plated Franbots. Now she can excel in all she does-and still have time for what's most important. And then, something begins to go wrong. "Smart, confident, and totally PUNK!"-National Enquirer

    • 7

      The Frandidate
      The Frandidate

      The Frandidate

      Jim Benton
      4/5 - 3 ratings
      4/5 - 3 ratings

      In this seventh madcap entry from Jim Benton's New York Times best-selling series, pint-sized Franny K. Stein has the perfect solution for getting elected class president the mad science way. In the privacy of her laboratory, Franny combines the DNA of a dog, a chameleon and a parrot to create the Frandidate-a candidate who says and does exactly what appeals to her classmates. But just as the Frandidate is poised to win the election, something goes terribly wrong.

      In this seventh madcap entry from Jim Benton's New York Times best-selling series, pint-sized Franny K. Stein has the perfect solution for getting elected class president the mad science way. In the privacy of her laboratory, Franny combines the DNA of a dog, a chameleon and a parrot to create the Frandidate-a candidate who says and does exactly what appeals to her classmates. But just as the Frandidate is poised to win the election, something goes terribly wrong.

    • 8

      Bad Hair Day
      Bad Hair Day

      Bad Hair Day

      Jim Benton
      4/5 - 5 ratings
      4/5 - 5 ratings

      Franny K. Stein is back with another laugh-out-loud experimental adventure in the eighth book in the Mad Scientist series from Jim Benton, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Dear Dumb Diary and Happy Bunny. Franny K. Stein isn't a fan of glamour. She doesn't style her hair, the thought of wearing makeup makes her want to gag, and she couldn't care less about wearing dressy dresses when she'd much prefer her lab coat. But sometimes Franny wonders if her mom wishes she were different. Which gives Franny an idea.for an experiment! What if she can turn the beauty products her mom loves into something more exciting? Every experiment has its experimental error, and when Franny's hair takes on a life of its own, Franny must save the day (and her hair) to finally realize her mom loves her just the way she is.

      Franny K. Stein is back with another laugh-out-loud experimental adventure in the eighth book in the Mad Scientist series from Jim Benton, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Dear Dumb Diary and Happy Bunny. Franny K. Stein isn't a fan of glamour. She doesn't style her hair, the thought of wearing makeup makes her want to gag, and she couldn't care less about wearing dressy dresses when she'd much prefer her lab coat. But sometimes Franny wonders if her mom wishes she were different. Which gives Franny an idea.for an experiment! What if she can turn the beauty products her mom loves into something more exciting? Every experiment has its experimental error, and when Franny's hair takes on a life of its own, Franny must save the day (and her hair) to finally realize her mom loves her just the way she is.

    • 9

      Recipe for Disaster
      Recipe for Disaster

      Recipe for Disaster

      Jim Benton
      5/5 - 4 ratings
      5/5 - 4 ratings

      Franny K. Stein isn’t a good baker. But when she sees that the fundraisers for the art and music departments at her school aren’t making enough money, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Using her genius mind and kitchen, which is really just another type of laboratory, she sets out to create The Most Delicious Muffin On Earth! Sales, of course, go through the roof. But bad things can happen when people become exposed to the best thing they’ve ever tasted. They can become...overenthusiastic.

      Franny K. Stein isn’t a good baker. But when she sees that the fundraisers for the art and music departments at her school aren’t making enough money, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Using her genius mind and kitchen, which is really just another type of laboratory, she sets out to create The Most Delicious Muffin On Earth! Sales, of course, go through the roof. But bad things can happen when people become exposed to the best thing they’ve ever tasted. They can become...overenthusiastic.

    Author

    Jim Benton

    Jim Benton is a New York Times bestselling author and the creator of many licensed properties, including It's Happy Bunny. He's created a kids' TV series, designed clothing, and written the bestselling series Dear Dumb Diary, as well as Catwad and Franny K. Stein. Jim lives in Detroit with his spectacular family.

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