Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger moved fast for the whole book! It was adventurous and exciting and it was a quick read. My favorite character was Mr. Chimp. Over all it was a great book!
Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger (Frank Einstein series #2): Book Two
By Jon Scieszka, Brian Biggs
Book 2 of 5 in the
Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 5 | U | 4.4 | 15001 |
New York Times Bestseller
"Huge laughs and great science—the kind of smart, funny stuff that makes Jon Scieszka a legend."
—Mac Barnett, author of Battle Bunny and The Terrible Two
"Huge laughs and great science—the kind of smart, funny stuff that makes Jon Scieszka a legend."
—Mac Barnett, author of Battle Bunny and The Terrible Two
More clever science experiments, funny jokes, and robot hijinks await readers in book two of the New York Times bestselling Frank Einstein chapter book series from the mad scientist team of Jon Scieszka and Brian Biggs. The perfect combination to engage and entertain readers, the series features real science facts with adventure and humor, making these books ideal for STEM education. This second installment examines the quest to unlock the power behind the science of "energy."
Kid-genius and inventor Frank Einstein loves figuring out how the world works by creating household contraptions that are part science, part imagination, and definitely unusual. In the series opener, an uneventful experiment in his garage-lab, a lightning storm, and a flash of electricity bring Frank’s inventions—the robots Klink and Klank—to life! Not exactly the ideal lab partners, the wisecracking Klink and the overly expressive Klank nonetheless help Frank attempt to perfect his inventions. In the second book in the series, Frank is working on a revamped version of one of Nikola Tesla’s inventions, the “Electro-Finger,” a device that can tap into energy anywhere and allow all of Midville to live off the grid, with free wireless and solar energy. But this puts Frank in direct conflict with Edison’s quest to control all the power and light in Midville, monopolize its energy resources, and get “rich rich rich.” Time is running out, and only Frank, Watson, Klink, and Klank can stop Edison and his sentient ape, Mr. Chimp!
Integrating real science facts with wacky humor, a silly cast of characters, and science fiction, this uniquely engaging series is an irresistible chemical reaction for middle-grade readers. With easy-to-read language and graphic illustrations on almost every page, this chapter book series is a must for reluctant readers. The Frank Einstein series encourages middle-grade readers to question the way things work and to discover how they, too, can experiment with science. In a starred review, Kirkus Reviews raves, “This buoyant, tongue-in-cheek celebration of the impulse to ‘keep asking questions and finding your own answers’ fires on all cylinders,” while Publishers Weekly says that the series “proves that science can be as fun as it is important and useful.”
Read all the books in the New York Times bestselling Frank Einstein series: Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor (Book 1), Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger (Book 2), Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo (Book 3), and Frank Einstein and the EvoBlaster Belt (Book 4). Visit frankeinsteinbooks.com for more information.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN-13: 9781419724930
ISBN-10: 1419724932
Published on 4/11/2017
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 192
Book Reviews (25)
That was the best book ever.
This was a cute, educational, and fast read. It starts off with Frank Einstein with his pretty cool invention... drumroll please... the electro finger :p...with his best friend and his two robots, Klink and Klank (reading that part... I want a robot :-D) to make his plans work out and to stop T. Edison and his chimp (they are kind of like his competitor/rival)... this book grabbed my attention by the humor... it also had pretty cute cartoons and diagrams that went along with the story and that gave it more of an educational vibe. This book was very enjoyable, witty, and hilarious read :-)! Do you think Frank Einstein can launch his invention out to Midville... or will T. Edison stop them??? Well read and find out! People who are looking for a fun, light, wacky, and informative read... well this book is for you! :-)
In this book, Frank Einstein invents something he calls the "electro finger," and he wants to use it to power his town. The only thing stopping him is a chimp and a boy named T. Edison. They are trying to destroy all of the towns power plants and Frank's plan. Along with the story, were some cool and interesting diagrams showing how different kinds of power sources work. (solar panels, windmills, etc.) The story was a bit slow at the beginning, but the pace picked up towards the end. I recommend this book to anyone under age 10 who is looking for a funny, and educational quick read.
Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger tells the story of boy (Frank Einstein), his best friend, and an incredible invention. Will they defeat their enemies? In the beginning I was a little bored, but as I got deeper into it, this book grew on me. I recommend this book for anyone who likes humor, a fairly quick read, and science.