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
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"I dislike that she called the dog Igor stupid and ugly.He just wanted to play with his ball and everything got out of hand. My favorite part is when she builts a poem generator and you just take combonations of the poem frazez and use it.I am learning that when you get a new friend don't be that mean to them because they heart can feel broken."
— Isaiah (5 out of 5 stars)
" I love Franny K. Stein. She is hysterical and book 2 was even funnier than the first one. One mad scientist little girl, one ugly mad scientist assistant in the form of a dog named Igor, and a giant cupid makes for some really funny moments. "
— Alyson, 2/19/2014" it is a good book and funny "
— Massas, 2/12/2014" Still not sure what the kids see in the Franny K. Stein series. This one is all about Valentine's Day, something mad, little weirdo can't grasp the concept of. "
— Sonya, 2/1/2014" My daughter enjoyed it. I thought it was OK but I could've done without the naked cupid. "
— Susan, 1/19/2014" This one had my kids rolling with laughter "
— Michelle, 1/17/2014" it was a exciting book. for girls and boys. what it's about is franny doesn't know what vantimes day so she try to invent somthing .it goes tribble wrong .well you will have to read the book to find out what happens. "
— Maya, 1/6/2014" It was better than Lunch Walks Among us--The dog is a really cute character. "
— Brooke, 1/5/2014" loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
— Annika, 1/5/2014" this is my favorite children's book. franny's really funny thanks Jim Bento for making it. "
— Mary, 12/22/2013" I've been reading this series with my daughters, 5 and 8, and we all think it's funny and sweet. I think it would work with boys, too. "
— Laura, 12/16/2013" This was super funny! I enjoyed reading this book, & I recommend it if you like books like Diary of A Wimpy Kid. Hahah, funny book. (: "
— nessiexoxox♥, 12/12/2013" In this funny sequel, Franny gets a fabulous lab assistant in the form of a Labrador mix named Igor. She also struggles to understand Valentine's Day and how to make a valentine other people will like. "
— Heather, 12/8/2013" this book is in the top 25 weirdest books I've ever read. "
— Calvin, 11/20/2013" 102 pages-Franny K. Stein is a mad scientist. She created a 50-ft cupid that is alive, so she has to destroy it by becoming 50-ft.-Kara Rogers "
— Mr, 9/20/2013" This story is very sad and difrent than the other books by this ather.It realats a pretty good frendship between a dog and a girl. "
— Mextli, 8/17/2013" fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuunny!!! "
— Richelle, 8/14/2013" Read with little one. She enjoyed it. "
— Kathryn, 1/12/2013" Jim Benton is an amazing author. I love these books. It was a quick easy read but, i want to be a scienctist when i grow up. "
— Trinity, 12/26/2012" Strange, amusing, and fun to read. Little Miss's latest obsession. "
— Little, 8/12/2012" For intermediate level books, these Franny's are actually pretty good and funny. "
— Sara, 7/17/2012" It was weird, a little funny, really sad, but I think I really found the whole meaning of the story: it is that even though you're mad at somebody, they can still help you out, so try to be nicer to people even if you don't like them. Think of a time when you need help and they can help you. "
— Abe, 6/23/2012" I LOVE this book! It sits on my shelf with Rilke, Pressfield, Kornfield, Kapleau, and McDonald. "
— Maria, 6/13/2012" My students are in love with these books - I picked up the audiobook and now I know why my students love Franny! I love her too! She is quirky, real, makes mistakes, and uses her mind. A girl with guts and brains! Love it! "
— Cindy, 11/1/2011" Franny's a mad-scientist in this early reader. The story is fast paced and fun, but forgetable. "
— John, 10/2/2011" it was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo WONDERFUL! "
— Kevin, 8/16/2011" It was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
— Hailey, 2/11/2011" I loved It! It was filled with action, comedy and sorrow. "
— Anthony, 1/4/2011" I love Jim Benton's sense of humor in these books, evidently inspired by classic sci-fi films and presented through the eyes of a female, prepubescent evil-genius. My daughter can't get enough. "
— Leni, 12/23/2010" Yup, I'm reading this to the boys. "
— Melanie, 9/26/2010" Great series! Funny and entertaining for all my boys. A little easy for Aidan (he can read one in a sitting), but he loves them anyway. We will add to this series! "
— Erin, 1/21/2010" she is one mean mad scientist "
— Devin, 4/22/2009" you could find it in the libary <br/> its about an evil scientist thats crazy "
— Adonis, 4/19/2009" My 3rd grade kids LOVE these books! We sit and giggle forever when we read these! "
— Tia, 1/25/2009" These books are PERFECT! The story is cute, accessible, funny, and while it's definitely an early reader book it is great to use for older kids who have low reading skills. "
— Brielle, 2/21/2008Jim Benton is the creator of many licensed properties, some for big kids, some for little kids, and some for grown-ups who, frankly, are probably behaving like little kids. He is the creator of the picture book The End (Almost) and bestselling series Dear Dumb Diary. Jim lives in Michigan with his spectacular wife and kids.
Michele O. Medlin is an actress and voice-over artist who has lent her talents to many audiobooks, including Check, Please!, Funny Business, Lulu and the Brontosaurus, and The Chicken Squad.