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Frank Einstein #2
Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger (Frank Einstein series #2): Book Two
In this second book in the series, Frank Einstein (kid-genius scientist and inventor) and his best friend, Watson, along with Klink (a self-assembled artificial-intelligence entity) and Klank (a mostly self-assembled artificial almost intelligence entity), once again find themselves in competition with T. Edison, their classmate and archrival--this time in a quest to unlock the power behind the science of energy. 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 contact 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!
178 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 17, 2015
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Jon Scieszka
247 books1,562 followersJon Scieszka is an American children's writer, best known for picture books created with the illustrator Lane Smith. He is also a nationally recognized reading advocate, and the founder of Guys Read – a web-based literacy program for boys whose mission is "to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers."
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May 8, 2019
I love the fact that frank made a invention that made everything wireless even itself.
April 17, 2015
'Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger' proves once again that you can laugh and learn at the same time. Jon Sciezka and Brian Briggs have a genius of a series going on here.
Frank Einstein and his friend Watson are back along with wise-cracking robots Klink and Klank for another science adventure. This time around the subject is energy, and Frank has an idea for creating energy from the air like Nikola Tesla did. Frank's nemesis is back with his smart sidekick Mr. Chimp. Edison wants to get rich by corralling all the power in town so that everyone has to buy power from him at exorbitant prices. Along the way, we run into grandpa Al Einstein and hear from Frank's always travelling parents. Will Frank and Watson be able to foil Edison this time or will he be triumphant?
The book is filled with lots of great drawings and knowledge. Also included is Mr. Chimp's recipe for ants on a log, but I don't recommend trying it. It's a great series, the science is solid and the learning goes down easy without feeling forced. Kudos to the series creators for such a fun series.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Abrams, Amulet Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks for allowing me to review this great ebook.
Frank Einstein and his friend Watson are back along with wise-cracking robots Klink and Klank for another science adventure. This time around the subject is energy, and Frank has an idea for creating energy from the air like Nikola Tesla did. Frank's nemesis is back with his smart sidekick Mr. Chimp. Edison wants to get rich by corralling all the power in town so that everyone has to buy power from him at exorbitant prices. Along the way, we run into grandpa Al Einstein and hear from Frank's always travelling parents. Will Frank and Watson be able to foil Edison this time or will he be triumphant?
The book is filled with lots of great drawings and knowledge. Also included is Mr. Chimp's recipe for ants on a log, but I don't recommend trying it. It's a great series, the science is solid and the learning goes down easy without feeling forced. Kudos to the series creators for such a fun series.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Abrams, Amulet Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks for allowing me to review this great ebook.
August 1, 2016
In this, the second installment of his science-themed series for late intermediate readers, Jon Scieszka and Brian Biggs follow the formula that made the previous title a success. Blending the actual science behind electricity while slyly encouraging the use of renewable energy resources, the book pits the zany and selfish T. Edison and his sidekick Mr. Chimp, who often seems much aware this his human companion, against Frank Einstein and his team of robots, Klink and Klank, and his friends, Watson and Janegoodall, as Edison tries to destroy all the sources of energy in Midville so that its citizens will have to depend on him for what they need. Meanwhile, Einstein is testing out his electro-finger in hopes that it might provide an alternative source of energy. Although the book won't appeal to everyone, it has plenty of diagrams, tongue-in-cheek humor, and even references to Diary of a Wimpy Kid to keep readers amused as well as informed.
June 17, 2019
165 pages. This series is more and more interesting as I go along. It is definitely full of science and geeky robot talk but boys will love it. This time T. Edison is trying to take over all of the power plants and control the only available energy in the town. Frank and friend are finding lots of challenges this time. Mr. Chimp continues to be a source for both humor and realistic answers for Edison. It is full of humorous bits and serious science learning. Additional information at the end. Highly recommended for Grade 5.
January 18, 2016
I just love the mix of science, humor, and story!
I was very lucky to once again be able to write a teaching guide for Frank Einstein. To see specific class activities and discussion questions, view my teaching guide at the Abrams website: http://www.abramsbooks.com/pdfs/acade...
I was very lucky to once again be able to write a teaching guide for Frank Einstein. To see specific class activities and discussion questions, view my teaching guide at the Abrams website: http://www.abramsbooks.com/pdfs/acade...
April 18, 2020
Great book
I love this series! It’s so fun to read! And you learn things while you have fun reading it! Even my dad likes it! (Yes this is a kid reviewing the book) I especially love that it is also easy to understand and read. It’s just a really good book (and series) I am looking forward to reading the other books in the series!
I love this series! It’s so fun to read! And you learn things while you have fun reading it! Even my dad likes it! (Yes this is a kid reviewing the book) I especially love that it is also easy to understand and read. It’s just a really good book (and series) I am looking forward to reading the other books in the series!
April 9, 2015
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'Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger' is the second in the Frank Einstein series by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Brian Biggs. This is a middle-grade series about a kid inventor, full of fun science facts and adventure. This is the second in the series but could be read as a stand-alone.
This book follows the adventures of Frank Einstein, his best friend Watson and his two artificially intelligent robots Klink and Klank. Frank is working on an invention to create wireless renewable energy using the ideas from one of the greatest inventors of the nineteenth and twentieth century, Nikola Tesla. Frank succeeds and creates what he names the 'Electro-Finger'. When the finger is directed at an electrical object, i.e. an unconnected lightbulb, it sends an electrical current and lights it up! Frank and his friends want to show off their invention to the town at the Midville movie night, but not all goes to plan.
Frank's arch-nemesis T. Edison and his sidekick Mr. Chimp are planning on causing their own stir at the movie night. They are hatching a plan to make sure that everyone in Midville has to buy energy from them so they become very rich, and will do anything to stop Frank from showing that wireless energy is possible! Can Frank and the gang stop Edison before it's too late?
I read the first book in this series last year and absolutely adored it. I'm a bit of a science geek and this book manages to perfectly balance a great fun storyline with informative science facts. I know this book is intended for kids but adults can learn from it too.
When I saw Nikola Tesla's name crop up on page 23 I smiled like crazy because he is my favourite inventor/scientist of all time. He's such an unappreciated scientist so it was great to see him getting some recognition in this book. There was some rivalry between Tesla and the real Edison back in the late 1800's so I found the whole Frank using Tesla's work to beat Edison thing quite amusing.
One thing that I love about these books is the labelled diagrams showing the science behind Frank's inventions. The diagrams a very simple and easy to understand. The book also has other illustrations of the characters which are really fun. I love how Klink's and Klank's dialogue is written in a different fonts, it makes it easy to read and differentiate between the two robots. The book also has a small section at the back with Frank's notes about the sciency bits which I thought was a really nice touch.
I thought this was a really great little story for both children and adults alike. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun quick read and I think this book would be great for children of about 8-12 who love science :)
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'Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger' is the second in the Frank Einstein series by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Brian Biggs. This is a middle-grade series about a kid inventor, full of fun science facts and adventure. This is the second in the series but could be read as a stand-alone.
This book follows the adventures of Frank Einstein, his best friend Watson and his two artificially intelligent robots Klink and Klank. Frank is working on an invention to create wireless renewable energy using the ideas from one of the greatest inventors of the nineteenth and twentieth century, Nikola Tesla. Frank succeeds and creates what he names the 'Electro-Finger'. When the finger is directed at an electrical object, i.e. an unconnected lightbulb, it sends an electrical current and lights it up! Frank and his friends want to show off their invention to the town at the Midville movie night, but not all goes to plan.
Frank's arch-nemesis T. Edison and his sidekick Mr. Chimp are planning on causing their own stir at the movie night. They are hatching a plan to make sure that everyone in Midville has to buy energy from them so they become very rich, and will do anything to stop Frank from showing that wireless energy is possible! Can Frank and the gang stop Edison before it's too late?
I read the first book in this series last year and absolutely adored it. I'm a bit of a science geek and this book manages to perfectly balance a great fun storyline with informative science facts. I know this book is intended for kids but adults can learn from it too.
When I saw Nikola Tesla's name crop up on page 23 I smiled like crazy because he is my favourite inventor/scientist of all time. He's such an unappreciated scientist so it was great to see him getting some recognition in this book. There was some rivalry between Tesla and the real Edison back in the late 1800's so I found the whole Frank using Tesla's work to beat Edison thing quite amusing.
One thing that I love about these books is the labelled diagrams showing the science behind Frank's inventions. The diagrams a very simple and easy to understand. The book also has other illustrations of the characters which are really fun. I love how Klink's and Klank's dialogue is written in a different fonts, it makes it easy to read and differentiate between the two robots. The book also has a small section at the back with Frank's notes about the sciency bits which I thought was a really nice touch.
I thought this was a really great little story for both children and adults alike. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun quick read and I think this book would be great for children of about 8-12 who love science :)
March 8, 2016
Frank Einstein, sein Freund Wattson und die beiden Roboter Klink und Klank knobeln am Problem der Energie. Denn Frank würde gerne kostenlos Energie für alle herstellen. Prompt erfindet er einen Blitzefinger, mit dem Energie kabellos aus der Luft abgegriffen werden und an Endgeräte geschickt werden kann. Sein Widersacher Eddison hat da aber einiges dagegen, denn der plant gerade einziger Stromanbieter der Stadt zu werden und mächtig zu kassieren.
Der zweite Band um den kindlichen Erfinder Frank Einstein setzt für mich nahtlos an den ersten an. Dort hatte Frank bereits angedeutet, sich nun mit Energie befassen zu wollen. Genial finde ich, wie der komplexe Stoff hier behandelt und wiedergeben wird. Die Schaubilder und Grafiken gehören genauso zu Verständlichkeit wie die Beispiele, die Frank benutzt. Trotzdem sind die ersten paar Seiten sehr erklärend.
Die Handlung kommt in Gang, als Frank den Blitzefinger erfunden hat und ihn gleich präsentieren will. Gleichzeitig erfährt der Leser vom Vorhaben Eddisons und ahnt, wo alles hinführt –zumal der Prolog die ausweglose Situation, in die Frank und seine Getreuen geraten bereits offengelegt hat. Ebenfalls ein Streich, den ich aus dem ersten Band bereits kenne. Gelungen, hilft die hier erzeugte Spannung nicht nur über den Physik-Exkurs, sondern sorgt von Anfang an für eine tolle Klimax.
Der Stil ist dabei sehr schön, witzig und manchmal ein bisschen besserwisserisch, wie Frank eben auch, aber nie belehrend. Die Handlung ist flüssig und das Lesen macht Spaß. Und auch Frank lernt dazu und bleibt nicht etwa auf einem hohen Sockel. Das bringt ihn dem Leser näher. Wichtig hierfür ist aber besonders Wattson, der „normale“, der eben kein kindliches Genie ist, sondern schlicht dessen Freund. Wattson kommt auf ganz eigene Ideen und zeigt, dass Schlausein nicht nur eine Sache der Intelligenz ist. Das hat mir sehr gut gefallen.
Toll sind auch die unterschiedlichen Roboter, deren Witz immer wieder mitschwingt und gerade, wenn es nervig werden könnte, in einem dramatischen Höhepunkt endet. Der Nervenkitzel hier ist hoch und auch emotional wird dieses Ende bedeutend, denn Trauer und Freude sind manchmal eng miteinander verknüpft.
Aus meinen Händen ist das Buch nicht etwa auf den Lesestapel meines Sohnes geschlittert, sondern macht erst mal Halt bei meinem Angetrauten, der sofort interessiert gelinst hat. Ein Leseerlebnis also nicht nur für jung e Leser, sondern auch für junggebliebenen Physik-Freunde – und solche, die es werden wollen. Denn eins macht auch der zweite Band von Frank Einstein: Lust auf Physik und Lust auf mehr.
Der zweite Band um den kindlichen Erfinder Frank Einstein setzt für mich nahtlos an den ersten an. Dort hatte Frank bereits angedeutet, sich nun mit Energie befassen zu wollen. Genial finde ich, wie der komplexe Stoff hier behandelt und wiedergeben wird. Die Schaubilder und Grafiken gehören genauso zu Verständlichkeit wie die Beispiele, die Frank benutzt. Trotzdem sind die ersten paar Seiten sehr erklärend.
Die Handlung kommt in Gang, als Frank den Blitzefinger erfunden hat und ihn gleich präsentieren will. Gleichzeitig erfährt der Leser vom Vorhaben Eddisons und ahnt, wo alles hinführt –zumal der Prolog die ausweglose Situation, in die Frank und seine Getreuen geraten bereits offengelegt hat. Ebenfalls ein Streich, den ich aus dem ersten Band bereits kenne. Gelungen, hilft die hier erzeugte Spannung nicht nur über den Physik-Exkurs, sondern sorgt von Anfang an für eine tolle Klimax.
Der Stil ist dabei sehr schön, witzig und manchmal ein bisschen besserwisserisch, wie Frank eben auch, aber nie belehrend. Die Handlung ist flüssig und das Lesen macht Spaß. Und auch Frank lernt dazu und bleibt nicht etwa auf einem hohen Sockel. Das bringt ihn dem Leser näher. Wichtig hierfür ist aber besonders Wattson, der „normale“, der eben kein kindliches Genie ist, sondern schlicht dessen Freund. Wattson kommt auf ganz eigene Ideen und zeigt, dass Schlausein nicht nur eine Sache der Intelligenz ist. Das hat mir sehr gut gefallen.
Toll sind auch die unterschiedlichen Roboter, deren Witz immer wieder mitschwingt und gerade, wenn es nervig werden könnte, in einem dramatischen Höhepunkt endet. Der Nervenkitzel hier ist hoch und auch emotional wird dieses Ende bedeutend, denn Trauer und Freude sind manchmal eng miteinander verknüpft.
Aus meinen Händen ist das Buch nicht etwa auf den Lesestapel meines Sohnes geschlittert, sondern macht erst mal Halt bei meinem Angetrauten, der sofort interessiert gelinst hat. Ein Leseerlebnis also nicht nur für jung e Leser, sondern auch für junggebliebenen Physik-Freunde – und solche, die es werden wollen. Denn eins macht auch der zweite Band von Frank Einstein: Lust auf Physik und Lust auf mehr.
August 16, 2016
Jon Scieszka knows his stuff! In this book, his kid scientist hero, Frank Einstein, takes on electromagnetism and a second battle with his arch-enemy, T. Edison. The first book in the series was about matter, or if you want to be technical, Frank's invention: the anti-matter motor. This volume is about his brilliant invention, the Electro-Finger. The book is packed with information on energy and forces, but in a completely entertaining, slapstick, comic book way.
Frank is an absent-minded professor type whose good friend, Watson, strives to keep him focused. All the while his mechanical helpers, Klink and Klank (the odd couple of talking robots) add to the tom-foolery even as they try to contribute to the field of science. T. Edison is Frank's evil nemesis, whose accomplice, Mr. Chimp, is a simian who communicates by hand-spelling, and is arguably more ruthless and intelligent than Edison.
Lots of crashes, explosions, and near-electrocutions give this book a sure-fire appeal for plot-driven and humor-loving kids. Scieszka's pacing of the action is masterful. Most especially, he has a talent for infusing humor into his characters' speech, their interactions, and situations throughout the narrative.
A note about the Spanish translation (by Julio Hermosos Oliveras): I was careful to check definitions and usage on WordReference.com whenever I had a question.; and I was always satisfied with what I found. Really, those verifications of gave the language more breadth and color. Conversations, including colorful insults, felt authentic. Powerful, precise verbs made the action blare off the pages. The translator was unafraid to convert idioms. All these decisions resulted in a style and tone that stayed true to the original.
I already told my friend who teaches 5th grade science that Frank Einstein's second adventure is the perfect fiction read-aloud for her unit on Energy. There is no way kids will forget the lessons of these wind farms, these solar panels, or the inner hydro-electric workings of this dam.
Frank is an absent-minded professor type whose good friend, Watson, strives to keep him focused. All the while his mechanical helpers, Klink and Klank (the odd couple of talking robots) add to the tom-foolery even as they try to contribute to the field of science. T. Edison is Frank's evil nemesis, whose accomplice, Mr. Chimp, is a simian who communicates by hand-spelling, and is arguably more ruthless and intelligent than Edison.
Lots of crashes, explosions, and near-electrocutions give this book a sure-fire appeal for plot-driven and humor-loving kids. Scieszka's pacing of the action is masterful. Most especially, he has a talent for infusing humor into his characters' speech, their interactions, and situations throughout the narrative.
A note about the Spanish translation (by Julio Hermosos Oliveras): I was careful to check definitions and usage on WordReference.com whenever I had a question.; and I was always satisfied with what I found. Really, those verifications of gave the language more breadth and color. Conversations, including colorful insults, felt authentic. Powerful, precise verbs made the action blare off the pages. The translator was unafraid to convert idioms. All these decisions resulted in a style and tone that stayed true to the original.
I already told my friend who teaches 5th grade science that Frank Einstein's second adventure is the perfect fiction read-aloud for her unit on Energy. There is no way kids will forget the lessons of these wind farms, these solar panels, or the inner hydro-electric workings of this dam.
February 19, 2015
Once again kid genius, Frank Einstein, has created a wonderful new invention. His Electro-Finger transmits electricity wirelessly with just the push of a button. But when he and his friend Watson demonstrate it for Midville, their nemesis Tom Edison manages to sabotage the demonstration and frighten everyone. Tom does this because he has purchased all the power supply companies around Midville and wants to become rich by charging outrageous prices for electricity. Will Frank be able to prove that his wireless power supply is safe? Where have Watson and Mr. Chimp (Edison's pet) disappeared to? You'll have to read the book to find out.
While you are reading, you may enjoy the many diagrams that illustrate the scientific principles and concepts that Frank shares with Watson. Since the boys are experimenting with energy, Frank talks about Newton's 3 Laws, force and motion, types of energy (which robot Klink can demonstrate with all his handy attachments), and Nicola Tesla's attempts to transmit energy without wires. Robot Klank tries to make Klink laugh with his silly jokes, but Klink is too literal and doesn't understand humor. We can laugh at Klink's reactions to each new joke and his own attempts to tell a joke to Grandpa.
While the book is fun as pleasure reading, it also has simple experiments and demonstrations that you can do with just a few household items like salt, pepper, balloons, and a spoon. There are also energy notes at the back about the topics Frank tries to explain to Watson. There is even a recipe for "Ants on a Log" from Mr. Chimp, although I would recommend substituting raisins in place of the ants.
Perfect for middle grade readers who enjoy humor, wacky scientists and inventions, robots, bad guys with their own chimp henchman, and lots of laughs.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
While you are reading, you may enjoy the many diagrams that illustrate the scientific principles and concepts that Frank shares with Watson. Since the boys are experimenting with energy, Frank talks about Newton's 3 Laws, force and motion, types of energy (which robot Klink can demonstrate with all his handy attachments), and Nicola Tesla's attempts to transmit energy without wires. Robot Klank tries to make Klink laugh with his silly jokes, but Klink is too literal and doesn't understand humor. We can laugh at Klink's reactions to each new joke and his own attempts to tell a joke to Grandpa.
While the book is fun as pleasure reading, it also has simple experiments and demonstrations that you can do with just a few household items like salt, pepper, balloons, and a spoon. There are also energy notes at the back about the topics Frank tries to explain to Watson. There is even a recipe for "Ants on a Log" from Mr. Chimp, although I would recommend substituting raisins in place of the ants.
Perfect for middle grade readers who enjoy humor, wacky scientists and inventions, robots, bad guys with their own chimp henchman, and lots of laughs.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
March 10, 2015
In this second installment of the Frank Einstein series, Frank and his best friend, Watson (and the robots) are curious about energy. From Frank's idea for an "electro-finger" invention to Grandpa's desire to find an alternative source of energy to power his house, we as the reader are introduced to many concepts about energy. Forces and motion, nonrenewable and renewable energy. Sounds like science class, right? Well Scieszka has found a way through this story to present science in a fun way. Hey, the reader may not even realize he's learning about science here.
Frank, Watson, Klink and Klank face off against ultra-rich kid T. Edison and his chimp. Edison has bought all the power sources for the city and is destroying them all, except for one -- the hydroelectric dam -- in hopes of raising the cost of electricity for the town (and his profits). When Frank discovers this evil plan, he goes all-in to find a way to ruin Edison's plans.
I wonder how many humorous references kids will get. Sure, they'll get Frank Einstein (Frankenstein), but will they get the scene where the townspeople come after him with torches and pitchforks because they are afraid of his monsters? Will any see the humor in having Frank's invention be based on an idea by Tesla, and having his square off against T. Edison and more traditional power resources? If not, it sure keeps a smile on the adults faces as they read over their kids' shoulders.
I plan on purchasing this for my middle school library. Yes, I know that MS is a bit above the intended interest level for the book, but I think it'll be a hit. It has action & adventure, it's graphic-intensive, and has a super-hero vibe. I just won't mention the science part too loudly.
Frank, Watson, Klink and Klank face off against ultra-rich kid T. Edison and his chimp. Edison has bought all the power sources for the city and is destroying them all, except for one -- the hydroelectric dam -- in hopes of raising the cost of electricity for the town (and his profits). When Frank discovers this evil plan, he goes all-in to find a way to ruin Edison's plans.
I wonder how many humorous references kids will get. Sure, they'll get Frank Einstein (Frankenstein), but will they get the scene where the townspeople come after him with torches and pitchforks because they are afraid of his monsters? Will any see the humor in having Frank's invention be based on an idea by Tesla, and having his square off against T. Edison and more traditional power resources? If not, it sure keeps a smile on the adults faces as they read over their kids' shoulders.
I plan on purchasing this for my middle school library. Yes, I know that MS is a bit above the intended interest level for the book, but I think it'll be a hit. It has action & adventure, it's graphic-intensive, and has a super-hero vibe. I just won't mention the science part too loudly.
April 1, 2015
I rated this book 3 stars, obviously. I mean, the mouse hover thingy bar said : I liked it, and I did, so 3 stars to Jon Scieszka!
Heroes : I couldn't figure out what point of view this is from! It only tells the characters thoughts once, and that's Mr. Chimp! Though why I just put the villains name in the heroes section is beyond me. Frank Einstein is weird, but what good book doesn't have a weird main character? Exactly. None of them. Watson, I don't get him. I was wondering : Is this going to be like those Horrible Harry books, like it's first person, but not with Harry? But I was relieved to know it wasn't. AND WHY DID KLANK DIE!? HE WAS THE BEST CHARACTER! *sobs into sleeve*
Am I the only one who mourns character's deaths? (I will always remember you, William Raymond Sanguine. *sniff*)
Don't worry. He comes back.
Villains : Tommy Edison! I love it! Like a lot of villains, T. Edison is selfish, and wants money. But it's rare to see a money-grubber like this so young. Except for Artemis Fowl, of course. And Mr. Chimp is HILARIOUS! I like how he signs, and also how Jon kindly puts the meaning for Mr. Chimps phrases under the signs. I'd hate to go back to the end of the book every time I want to what an ape is trying to say.
This concludes my review of Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger. Stay Tuned!
Heroes : I couldn't figure out what point of view this is from! It only tells the characters thoughts once, and that's Mr. Chimp! Though why I just put the villains name in the heroes section is beyond me. Frank Einstein is weird, but what good book doesn't have a weird main character? Exactly. None of them. Watson, I don't get him. I was wondering : Is this going to be like those Horrible Harry books, like it's first person, but not with Harry? But I was relieved to know it wasn't. AND WHY DID KLANK DIE!? HE WAS THE BEST CHARACTER! *sobs into sleeve*
Am I the only one who mourns character's deaths? (I will always remember you, William Raymond Sanguine. *sniff*)
Don't worry. He comes back.
Villains : Tommy Edison! I love it! Like a lot of villains, T. Edison is selfish, and wants money. But it's rare to see a money-grubber like this so young. Except for Artemis Fowl, of course. And Mr. Chimp is HILARIOUS! I like how he signs, and also how Jon kindly puts the meaning for Mr. Chimps phrases under the signs. I'd hate to go back to the end of the book every time I want to what an ape is trying to say.
This concludes my review of Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger. Stay Tuned!
May 12, 2016
T. Edison (a whiny little kid) will go to any lengths to stop Frank Einstein… Including buying all electric companies so everyone must buy their electricity from him. But he won’t if Frank Einstein (a kid genius who lives up to his name) has anything to say about it. And luckily he has a new invention, the electro-finger. A glove-like machine that delivers electricity wirelessly. Who will win this science show-down? Read “Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger” to find out more.
This book is very educational and entertaining for kids. The book provides an easy way to explain science to younger kids, and an off-the-wall humor that will win the hearts of little ones. That’s why I’m suggesting this book for younger ages such as, 7-9. But what really stole the show for me was Mr. Chimp. The poor ape that often gets taken for granted, when working for T. Edison. And I’m sure little kids will love him too. Which is mainly why I’m rating this book 5 stars. In all “Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger” brings out the humor and fun in science, and kids will be delighted to read this book and the sequels that follow.
Reviewed by Tessa H, age 10, Oklahoma Central Mensa
This book is very educational and entertaining for kids. The book provides an easy way to explain science to younger kids, and an off-the-wall humor that will win the hearts of little ones. That’s why I’m suggesting this book for younger ages such as, 7-9. But what really stole the show for me was Mr. Chimp. The poor ape that often gets taken for granted, when working for T. Edison. And I’m sure little kids will love him too. Which is mainly why I’m rating this book 5 stars. In all “Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger” brings out the humor and fun in science, and kids will be delighted to read this book and the sequels that follow.
Reviewed by Tessa H, age 10, Oklahoma Central Mensa
June 5, 2018
Scieszka, Jon Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger (Book #2), 165 pages. Amulet (Abrams), 2017. $8. Language: G (o swears); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
Young inventor Frank Einstein and his two robots creations: Klink and Klank have new invention: The Electro-Finger. His nemesis The Chimp and a kid from Einstein’s School named T. Edison, have other plans, and they don’t involve coming up with their own ideas and often have to do with taking over. Luckily with friends like his robots and Watson, Einstein has a fighting chance.
As with the first book, we already had this book in my library and it saw a couple of checkouts only in the past few years (to some high level STEM students –who loved it!). While there is lots of science and fun with brainstorming inventions –it’s a bit overly long for how silly and goofy it is. Not my favorite read but certainly interesting to science lovers.
EL– OPTIONAL Stephanie, Elementary School Librarian & Author
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Young inventor Frank Einstein and his two robots creations: Klink and Klank have new invention: The Electro-Finger. His nemesis The Chimp and a kid from Einstein’s School named T. Edison, have other plans, and they don’t involve coming up with their own ideas and often have to do with taking over. Luckily with friends like his robots and Watson, Einstein has a fighting chance.
As with the first book, we already had this book in my library and it saw a couple of checkouts only in the past few years (to some high level STEM students –who loved it!). While there is lots of science and fun with brainstorming inventions –it’s a bit overly long for how silly and goofy it is. Not my favorite read but certainly interesting to science lovers.
EL– OPTIONAL Stephanie, Elementary School Librarian & Author
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January 19, 2018
This is the second book in the Frank Einstein series. It was just as entertaining as the first. The series teaches children about science without getting boring.
My main issue with this book, was the color choice. While yellow works well on the cover, I had a hard time reading the first line of every chapter. Yellow on white paper does not show up very well.
This series is great for children that have any interest in science.
Author: Jon Scieszka
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Publication Date: 17 Mar 2015
My main issue with this book, was the color choice. While yellow works well on the cover, I had a hard time reading the first line of every chapter. Yellow on white paper does not show up very well.
This series is great for children that have any interest in science.
Author: Jon Scieszka
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Publication Date: 17 Mar 2015
July 1, 2021
This was a really funny and AMAZING book and I recommend it to anyone who is interested in a bit of scientific information and FUN mixed together to make one amazing book!
I loved how the author characterized Edison. Edison is a selfish person. Good job Jon Scieszka!
When Frank had the idea to send wireless energy to his town the Author came up with a really great name for it… The Electro Finger! It was one of my favorite inventions in the series!
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I loved how the author characterized Edison. Edison is a selfish person. Good job Jon Scieszka!
When Frank had the idea to send wireless energy to his town the Author came up with a really great name for it… The Electro Finger! It was one of my favorite inventions in the series!
Comment on what YOUR favorite invention is!
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May 6, 2018
All about renewable energy sources. I like the diagrams - they make it easy for kids to understand. This book did not keep my attention the way the first one did, but I'm looking forward to reading the third book next. I like the incorporation of sign language with the science, but the poetry was distracting. Scieszka is very funny, and I enjoy his books.
February 27, 2017
This is even better than the first book. I like how the scientific terms are explained in a way the reader can understand and enjoy.
July 7, 2017
I enjoyed reading this book.
December 11, 2017
i liked #1 better, but i look forward to seeing where the series heads.
January 20, 2018
A super fun read! My boys are enjoying this series. I love all of the science facts intermingled with the plot...
December 26, 2018
Has some good info for kids and even some do it at home science experiments.
Good early reader with illustrations for transitioning to more text density.
Good early reader with illustrations for transitioning to more text density.
April 30, 2020
Jon Scieszka always entertains juvenile readers. What adults find silly, the young readers found absolutely fascinating and fantastically funny.
November 11, 2023
Гениално хлапе-изобретател се забърква в щури приключения, в компанията на дуо чаровни и забавни роботи. Завистлив конкурент, който не играе по правилата. Факти и експерименти, достойни за научнопопулярно предаване или учебник по физика, ръка за ръка с много хумор и приключения. Терминология, вплетена в повествованието по разбираем начин, при това без да кара текста да натежава или да звучи сухо и скучно. Десетки стилни и забавни цветни илюстрации. Къде откриваме всичко това? В новата поредица на изд. „��армот“! Присъединете се към нас и се запознайте с Франк Айнщайн и неговите верни спътници Щрак и Трак, в първите две книги от серията писателя Джон Шеска и илюстратора Брайън Бигс. „Франк Айнщайн и двигателят с антиматерия“ и „Франк Айнщайн и електрическият пръст“ са хем научни, хем фантастични! Прочетете ревюто на „Книжни Криле“: https://knijnikrile.wordpress.com/202...
May 13, 2018
5/13/2018 ~~ I wanted to enjoy this more than I did. The science and robotics parts were lots of fun. However, I just didn't end up caring about the characters. Interesting gimmicks aren't enough; characterization drives stories. The plot conflict between Edison and Einstein was interesting in the abstract, however, since I didn't care about (or know enough about) the characters, the plot didn't pull me through the story. I abandoned it when I was a little more than halfway through.
December 10, 2019
We read this book aloud as a family, like the first in the series. But for whatever reason I could not get into this book like the first. It was very slow to build, had new characters that didn't seem to add much to the plot, and a long time to wait for the action in conflict. All that said, when I offered to stop in the middle the kids did not agree. They enjoyed it. The last few chapters of the book were wonderful (once the action and conflict turned dire).
July 10, 2022
Quick kid's read, but I didn't enjoy it. Tells the story of two battling kid scientists. Naturally one is out to ruin all the energy sources in the world so that everyone must pay him for energy. The other is trying to defeat his efforts. The characters were very creative, and there was lots of humor in the book, but I just couldn't warm up to to the science lessons that were constantly being taught.
September 11, 2022
This wasn’t so great. Well, actually, it was pretty poor. If you read others in the series, you know whodunit, the same baddie named Edison. The author definitely thought Tesla (the person, not the car) got a bum deal. The story wasn’t given much effort. It was all designed to explain basic science. Which isn’t a bad idea, but more effort needed to be given to the plot! I might try the next one but this series is getting poor, fast.
April 30, 2020
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