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Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor
Frank Einstein loves figuring out how the world works by creating household contraptions that are part science, part imagination, and definitely unusual. After an uneventful experiment in his garage-lab, a lightning storm and 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 Antimatter Motor . . . until Frank’s archnemesis, T. Edison, steals Klink and Klank for his evil doomsday plan!
192 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2014
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Jon Scieszka
223 books1,336 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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October 3, 2018
Read for my 9 year old's Battle of the Books. I'm not at all the target audience for this book, which I thought was fun but not that memorable. E, on the other hand, loved it. He already requested the next book.
January 11, 2015
Just finished reading this with my son. The combination of science, robots and humor made for a fun read. The kiddo gives it two thumbs up.
July 6, 2021
Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor by Jon Scieszka is about Frank Einstein and his pal Watson inventing to win the Midville science prize. They fail, then something unexpected happens.
This book is interesting because of the diagrams of things like a cow, a toaster, and their inventions, like Klink & Klank, or the magnetic levitation skateboard, and the antimatter motor. It’s also interesting because Mr. Chimp uses sign language to talk.
I recommend this book to everyone.
This book is interesting because of the diagrams of things like a cow, a toaster, and their inventions, like Klink & Klank, or the magnetic levitation skateboard, and the antimatter motor. It’s also interesting because Mr. Chimp uses sign language to talk.
I recommend this book to everyone.
October 8, 2014
This book has one Klink the super-intelligent robot, one Klank the somewhat-intelligent robot, and lots of klunky storytelling. Most other reviewers seem to feel it takes science and makes it fun with a zany story; I feel it takes what could have been a fun and zany story and makes it awkwardly pedantic, artificial, and ridiculously riddled with overly detailed science information:
The setting sun lights up the dramatically cloud-speckled sky in fiery reds and oranges. Frank leans back in his cushioned seat, hands behind his head. "Beautiful, isn't it, Watson?"
Watson and Frank quietly admire the sunset.
"Even more beautiful," Frank continues, "when you know that it's caused by the sunlight rays traveling through more air molecules at sunset. And the short-wavelength blue and green light getting scattered out, leaving the longer-wavelength reds and oranges."
There is something like that on every page. It's three parts science lecture, two parts slapstick, and one part plot and character. I applaud the effort and think there are some readers who will enjoy it, but I think the meshing of science with story could have been much more skillfully accomplished.
Though, as I page through the book while reviewing it, I must say that Scieszka's stilted audiobook narration definitely detracted from my enjoyment of the story while the illustrations I missed would have added to it.
The setting sun lights up the dramatically cloud-speckled sky in fiery reds and oranges. Frank leans back in his cushioned seat, hands behind his head. "Beautiful, isn't it, Watson?"
Watson and Frank quietly admire the sunset.
"Even more beautiful," Frank continues, "when you know that it's caused by the sunlight rays traveling through more air molecules at sunset. And the short-wavelength blue and green light getting scattered out, leaving the longer-wavelength reds and oranges."
There is something like that on every page. It's three parts science lecture, two parts slapstick, and one part plot and character. I applaud the effort and think there are some readers who will enjoy it, but I think the meshing of science with story could have been much more skillfully accomplished.
Though, as I page through the book while reviewing it, I must say that Scieszka's stilted audiobook narration definitely detracted from my enjoyment of the story while the illustrations I missed would have added to it.
February 25, 2015
Danny Dunn can take an honorable retirement since there is a new guy in scientific mysteries now! Meet Frank Einstein, who has a very similar situation as Danny. He invents new things and solves mysteries with the scientific method. And he is a LOT funnier than Danny, which is inevitable when it is Sciesczka writing the story! This is the first of a series, and I can't wait for the next one! Frank has his sidekick, as did Danny, named Watson with all the implications that such a name implies. Watson is clearly the admiring friend very similar to Sherlock Holmes and his Watson.
This potential series look like wonderful books for boys and girls to get them familiar with the scientific method and science in general. My only complaint is the complete absence of girls from the story. Girls could use more interest in science too Mr. Sciescza! Please include a girl as a second sidekick in the next mystery? In fact, make it a girl of color as a nod to the need for increased diversity in kids' lit!
This potential series look like wonderful books for boys and girls to get them familiar with the scientific method and science in general. My only complaint is the complete absence of girls from the story. Girls could use more interest in science too Mr. Sciescza! Please include a girl as a second sidekick in the next mystery? In fact, make it a girl of color as a nod to the need for increased diversity in kids' lit!
April 3, 2015
This book was a challenging book. I say this because it used very scientific and clever words. I would recommend this book to people who like a sci-fi and realistic fiction genre. One of my favorite parts is when Klank saves the day by hugging the antimatter squirt gun and making it explode. I would give this book five out of five stars. I really like how well the author used actually scientist as examples. I loved this book and I think Klank did too.
October 26, 2014
I find this book to be rather dull. It's a fine recommendation for a 2nd -4th grader who likes science and zany books, but definitely not for me. I was bored through most of it.
May 24, 2021
Nupirkau šią knygą jau seniai, prieš keletą metų. Sudomino pavadinimas, aprašymas, pavarčius pasirodė smagios iliustracijos ir smagus mokslinis turinys. Pasitikrinau goodreads, įvertinimas geras. Nupirkau. Pasigailėjau :(
Iš pradžių bandžiau, kai sūnui buvo berods penkeri. Įveikėme viso labo du skyrius, o po to jis nebenorėjo skaityti. Na, gal visgi vyresniems vaikams knyga. Pabandėme iš naujo, kai sūnui jau beveik devyneri, jis mielai suklausė Harį Poterį ir Hobitą - tikrai pasirengęs sudėtingesnėms knygoms. Tačiau šįkart pavyko įveikti... keturis skyrius.
Ši knyga yra NUOBODI. Ji prasideda žaibais ir roboto konstravimu, bet nėra konteksto, tad visai neaišku, kas ten vyksta, kodėl, ir kodėl tai mums turėtų rūpėti. Tekstas perkrautas atseit mokslinėmis detalėmis, dėl ko pasidaro labai sprangu skaityti. Pavyzdžiui:
Man atrodo, kad šią istoriją perrašius kaip komiksą, ar padarius animacinį filmuką, daug geriau pavyktų papasakoti. Nes dabar per visas tas technines smulkmenas nesimato, apie ką knyga, reikia brautis per jas per jėgą ieškant prasmės.
Iš pradžių bandžiau, kai sūnui buvo berods penkeri. Įveikėme viso labo du skyrius, o po to jis nebenorėjo skaityti. Na, gal visgi vyresniems vaikams knyga. Pabandėme iš naujo, kai sūnui jau beveik devyneri, jis mielai suklausė Harį Poterį ir Hobitą - tikrai pasirengęs sudėtingesnėms knygoms. Tačiau šįkart pavyko įveikti... keturis skyrius.
Ši knyga yra NUOBODI. Ji prasideda žaibais ir roboto konstravimu, bet nėra konteksto, tad visai neaišku, kas ten vyksta, kodėl, ir kodėl tai mums turėtų rūpėti. Tekstas perkrautas atseit mokslinėmis detalėmis, dėl ko pasidaro labai sprangu skaityti. Pavyzdžiui:
Susiraizgiusios energijos bangos užpildė įelektrintus takelius. Mechaninė ranka-gnybtas atsuko žaidimų kompiuterio maitinimo šaltinio užpakalinę dalį. Tada pakėlė iš kieto plastiko pagamintą "Shop-Vac", internetinę kamerą ir stiklinį gaubtą.
Man atrodo, kad šią istoriją perrašius kaip komiksą, ar padarius animacinį filmuką, daug geriau pavyktų papasakoti. Nes dabar per visas tas technines smulkmenas nesimato, apie ką knyga, reikia brautis per jas per jėgą ieškant prasmės.
July 14, 2014
Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor is a great read for kids interested in science, robots, or adventure. The book is interspersed with scientific tidbits, diagrams, and the scientific method, which will appeal to brainy kids, but it also includes excellent illustrations by Brian Biggs and short chapters, which will make it appealing to reluctant readers and kids who have difficulty reading.
Jon Scieszka's The Stinky Cheese Man: And Other Fairly Stupid Tales has been a classic in my house since my childhood, but I actually enjoyed Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor even more than The Stinky Cheese Man. Everything about Frank Einstein is fun and enjoyable, and the illustrations are bright and cheery.
I look forward to reading the next Frank Einstein book!
Note: I received a digital galley of this book through NetGalley.
Jon Scieszka's The Stinky Cheese Man: And Other Fairly Stupid Tales has been a classic in my house since my childhood, but I actually enjoyed Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor even more than The Stinky Cheese Man. Everything about Frank Einstein is fun and enjoyable, and the illustrations are bright and cheery.
I look forward to reading the next Frank Einstein book!
Note: I received a digital galley of this book through NetGalley.
June 13, 2019
180 pages. This was a different kind of book. I think boys or girls interested in science and robots would enjoy it. There are two kids who are inventors named Frank and Watson who are entering a contest to win a Science Prize. They run into trouble when their rival T. Edison tries to steal their knowledge and robots. At first, it was kind of hard to get into. But after a while, I began to like the story. The characters are very nerdy and there is a lot of science and other humor throughout. Stick with it until you get mid-way through and THEN it will get more exciting. You will want to read the whole thing once you make it half-way, I promise. Interesting drawings and science explanations throughout. Additional information at the end. Great for a STEM supplement kind of book. Highly recommended for Grade 5.
September 26, 2015
Silly science story about Frank, a kid whose garage experiment is struck by lightning, resulting in two amazing robots that help him create a very special invention. This invention, as well as the robots, are promptly stolen by Frank's evil nemesis, and he must fight to get them back.
Personally, I didn't love it, but I think it will appeal to kids who like adventure and science. Lots of silly stuff and fun illustrations make this one an easy sell.
Personally, I didn't love it, but I think it will appeal to kids who like adventure and science. Lots of silly stuff and fun illustrations make this one an easy sell.
March 10, 2016
THIS BOOK IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 3, 2015
Classic Sci-fi with a humorous twist. Frank is up against his nemesis Edison for a science prize that will save his grandfather's shop. He invents two robots, one of which is only semi-intelligent artificial life. There is a great chapter on Captain Underpants. Heavy on the science.
August 21, 2015
I like this book. it is about a boy genius and his artificial intelligent robots make an antimatter motor to win the science fair against a ruthless kind of smart enemy.
what I learned from this book is people out there are trying to make an antimatter motor spending millions to the cause.
what I learned from this book is people out there are trying to make an antimatter motor spending millions to the cause.
December 26, 2014
I loved it. Perfect for any science kid. I can hardly wait to give it to my 9 year old scientist.
March 28, 2015
Lots of elementary science class lessons wrapped up in a funny and engaging story for kids. My daughter & I finished it in an afternoon and she has already asked to read it again
November 20, 2016
I really enjoyed Frank Einstein.
June 22, 2022
I liked the book (and the series) very much. Very nerdy in a sweet way, happy-go-lucky and full of science: just the right book for a 7/8 years old Me. I would have enjoyed it and would reread it many times,
What I didn't like is the way Frank behaves with his friend Watson. And with his own parents, by the way.
What I didn't like is the way Frank behaves with his friend Watson. And with his own parents, by the way.
August 3, 2014
Stuff I Read - Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor by Jon Scieszka Review
I picked this up mostly because of my fondness for the True Story of the Three Little Pigs, which was a favorite of mine growing up. It was dark and a little twisted and some good fun. So I approached this book expecting something of the same thing. Unfortunately, this is a much more standard fare boy scientist chapter book. And that was slightly disappointing. It's not a bad book, and has its moments of cuteness, but it doesn't do that much knew with the genre and doesn't really offer much in the way of diversity or message.
Frank Einstein is a boy genius. He has a sidekick named Watson and a grandfather named Al. His parents are both bubbly idiots. He has a nemesis who is greedy and more capitalist than he is. There are some robots. I'm pretty sure there are a number of cartoons that are basically that exact premise, with perhaps the names changed. Now, it kind of works for what it is. The plot is goofy, the writing is decent. There is an ape. So it has some positive aspects.
Unfortunately, it also has a complete lack of diversity. Every character with the exception of the ape and Frank's mom are white and male and Frank's mom is around for two or three very quick scenes. And things are just so...easy for Frank. He's a genius, so it's never really in doubt that he'll win. Having a Watson there is on purpose. Frank is Sherlock Holmes, only one that can make up any invention he wants instantly and with whatever is on hand. Okay, it's a children's book, but the main obstacle that Frank faces is that no one recognizes how awesome he is.
Honestly, that's all I have. Because he solved the problem of his grandfather losing his shop as an afterthought, and that was supposed to be the main conflict. The book was cute, and filled with some nice, moments, but it just didn't strike me as anything really great. It was fine, okay, good. And as such I'm giving it a 6/10.
I picked this up mostly because of my fondness for the True Story of the Three Little Pigs, which was a favorite of mine growing up. It was dark and a little twisted and some good fun. So I approached this book expecting something of the same thing. Unfortunately, this is a much more standard fare boy scientist chapter book. And that was slightly disappointing. It's not a bad book, and has its moments of cuteness, but it doesn't do that much knew with the genre and doesn't really offer much in the way of diversity or message.
Frank Einstein is a boy genius. He has a sidekick named Watson and a grandfather named Al. His parents are both bubbly idiots. He has a nemesis who is greedy and more capitalist than he is. There are some robots. I'm pretty sure there are a number of cartoons that are basically that exact premise, with perhaps the names changed. Now, it kind of works for what it is. The plot is goofy, the writing is decent. There is an ape. So it has some positive aspects.
Unfortunately, it also has a complete lack of diversity. Every character with the exception of the ape and Frank's mom are white and male and Frank's mom is around for two or three very quick scenes. And things are just so...easy for Frank. He's a genius, so it's never really in doubt that he'll win. Having a Watson there is on purpose. Frank is Sherlock Holmes, only one that can make up any invention he wants instantly and with whatever is on hand. Okay, it's a children's book, but the main obstacle that Frank faces is that no one recognizes how awesome he is.
Honestly, that's all I have. Because he solved the problem of his grandfather losing his shop as an afterthought, and that was supposed to be the main conflict. The book was cute, and filled with some nice, moments, but it just didn't strike me as anything really great. It was fine, okay, good. And as such I'm giving it a 6/10.
July 29, 2015
Did I enjoy it? It was ok. I'm definitely older than the intended age range, and I don't think this was Jon Scieszka's best work, but it wasn't terrible.
Would I read it again? Maybe, when I'm older and have kids of my own. Just as is though, probably not.
Who would I recommend it to? Kids, probably between 3rd and 6th grade.
Any other thoughts? I listened to the audiobook of this in the car yesterday with my dad. He had already listened to the first two tracks, but I caught up pretty quickly. This was a fun book in some ways, but I thought that some of the science bits took away from the fun plot of the book. It's a good introduction to basic science concepts for younger readers though. I also found the robots really irritating, but that may have been due to the way they were recorded for the audiobook. Honestly, the best character in the book was Mr. Chimp, a chimpanzee who wears a pinstripe suit and tie with no shoes, had been used for scientific testing, and had taught himself sign language from a book he could see from his cage at the lab. He's working with Frank's enemy, T. Edison, but he's really just a chimp doing his job. I'm a fan of Jon Scieszka, but I prefer his Time Warp Trio series to this book, but then I'm more of a history buff than a science nerd! My dad also has the second book in the series on audio CD, maybe I'll borrow it to listen to later. I haven't decided yet. This was a nice break from some of the heavier books I've been reading lately though!
Would I read it again? Maybe, when I'm older and have kids of my own. Just as is though, probably not.
Who would I recommend it to? Kids, probably between 3rd and 6th grade.
Any other thoughts? I listened to the audiobook of this in the car yesterday with my dad. He had already listened to the first two tracks, but I caught up pretty quickly. This was a fun book in some ways, but I thought that some of the science bits took away from the fun plot of the book. It's a good introduction to basic science concepts for younger readers though. I also found the robots really irritating, but that may have been due to the way they were recorded for the audiobook. Honestly, the best character in the book was Mr. Chimp, a chimpanzee who wears a pinstripe suit and tie with no shoes, had been used for scientific testing, and had taught himself sign language from a book he could see from his cage at the lab. He's working with Frank's enemy, T. Edison, but he's really just a chimp doing his job. I'm a fan of Jon Scieszka, but I prefer his Time Warp Trio series to this book, but then I'm more of a history buff than a science nerd! My dad also has the second book in the series on audio CD, maybe I'll borrow it to listen to later. I haven't decided yet. This was a nice break from some of the heavier books I've been reading lately though!
August 1, 2020
Every day this summer, my son and I have been reading a book a day together. We wanted to try something new and picked this one for our book of the day.
Two chapters in, my son (he’s 9) turned to me and said “Mama, do we have to finish this book? It’s boring.” And I really wanted to say “We don’t have to finish it. We can stop right here.” But I didn’t. Because I’m trying to teach him the value of persistence and how sometimes, well oftentimes really, we’ll have to do boring stuff or stuff we don’t really like because it’s the responsible and mature thing to do. So we finished the book.
But maaaaaan, it was a STRUGGLE. Because I have to agree with my boy, this story was boring.
I didn’t like that there were no set-ups for certain ideas or concepts (eg Grandpa Al’s Dimetrodon Phone thingamajig). Or the reader is plunged into a scene right away but we don’t have a good introduction as to what/when/why (e.g., from the very first chapter, why is Watson with Frank so late at night? Where does he live? That he can just go home by foot??? We assumed he’s Grandpa Al’s neighbor.)
I also thought there were too many run on, long winded descriptions that seem pointless. So much so, that as we read the long and sometimes too technical terms, we lost interest. This happened OFTEN.
In the end, what could have been a fun series for my son to get into just turned him off because of the story telling style. Sorry.
Two chapters in, my son (he’s 9) turned to me and said “Mama, do we have to finish this book? It’s boring.” And I really wanted to say “We don’t have to finish it. We can stop right here.” But I didn’t. Because I’m trying to teach him the value of persistence and how sometimes, well oftentimes really, we’ll have to do boring stuff or stuff we don’t really like because it’s the responsible and mature thing to do. So we finished the book.
But maaaaaan, it was a STRUGGLE. Because I have to agree with my boy, this story was boring.
I didn’t like that there were no set-ups for certain ideas or concepts (eg Grandpa Al’s Dimetrodon Phone thingamajig). Or the reader is plunged into a scene right away but we don’t have a good introduction as to what/when/why (e.g., from the very first chapter, why is Watson with Frank so late at night? Where does he live? That he can just go home by foot??? We assumed he’s Grandpa Al’s neighbor.)
I also thought there were too many run on, long winded descriptions that seem pointless. So much so, that as we read the long and sometimes too technical terms, we lost interest. This happened OFTEN.
In the end, what could have been a fun series for my son to get into just turned him off because of the story telling style. Sorry.
April 21, 2018
Review by James, age 8. 4/21/18
This book is about a kid named "Frank Einstein." I know that sounds like "Frankenstein," but it's not. It is "Frank Einstein." OK, we've got that cleared up. The kid is a genius nerd geek. He designs a robot artificial intelligence brain. But he thinks that it fails because the robot he built for it gets broken before he has a chance to turn it on using lightning. But when he went to sleep a stray spark hit the brain and it turns on and it assembles a robot body for itself. And builds itself another companion. (Frank Einstein made two brains but one wasn't as good as the other, so the robot that assembled itself had to help the other robot.) Together they build things like a small Antimatter Motor that the evil guy (also a kid) wants. It's just as powerful as big ones, and they stuck it inside of Frank Einstein's flying bike that he built when he was a kid but couldn't build a small enough antimatter motor for it. I don't want to spoil the rest of the story. I liked this book because it's super funny but it teaches you about true stuff. Oh yeah, and it's rated by the author of The Wimpy Kid as "Awesome."
This book is about a kid named "Frank Einstein." I know that sounds like "Frankenstein," but it's not. It is "Frank Einstein." OK, we've got that cleared up. The kid is a genius nerd geek. He designs a robot artificial intelligence brain. But he thinks that it fails because the robot he built for it gets broken before he has a chance to turn it on using lightning. But when he went to sleep a stray spark hit the brain and it turns on and it assembles a robot body for itself. And builds itself another companion. (Frank Einstein made two brains but one wasn't as good as the other, so the robot that assembled itself had to help the other robot.) Together they build things like a small Antimatter Motor that the evil guy (also a kid) wants. It's just as powerful as big ones, and they stuck it inside of Frank Einstein's flying bike that he built when he was a kid but couldn't build a small enough antimatter motor for it. I don't want to spoil the rest of the story. I liked this book because it's super funny but it teaches you about true stuff. Oh yeah, and it's rated by the author of The Wimpy Kid as "Awesome."
October 30, 2014
I love Jon Scieszka! I was hooked when one of my first students introduced me to "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs". I will read ANYTHING he writes or recommends.
This book is meant for someone decades younger than I, but I'm just a big kid. I'm sure this is a book that Scieszka will promote through his "Guys Can Read" campaign. The intended audience is probably a fifth grader. I still enjoyed the story of a young scientist who is trying to develop THE winning science project for an upcoming science competition. This story has everything you could want 1. a play on a scientist's name as the main character, 2. a sidekick named Watson, 3. parents who don't really understand their child but leave him in the care of a more in tune doddering grandpa, 4. a nemesis with a familiar name (another scientist) AND most importantly a robot who tells bad jokes.
What's not to like?
This book is meant for someone decades younger than I, but I'm just a big kid. I'm sure this is a book that Scieszka will promote through his "Guys Can Read" campaign. The intended audience is probably a fifth grader. I still enjoyed the story of a young scientist who is trying to develop THE winning science project for an upcoming science competition. This story has everything you could want 1. a play on a scientist's name as the main character, 2. a sidekick named Watson, 3. parents who don't really understand their child but leave him in the care of a more in tune doddering grandpa, 4. a nemesis with a familiar name (another scientist) AND most importantly a robot who tells bad jokes.
What's not to like?
March 17, 2016
I know I should have taken the time to read the print version with all the illustrations but I couldn't turn down listening to the incomparable Scieszka read his own work. Very entertaining, guffaw funny but totally intelligent and witty as well. I love when authors know how to bring in funny references like "Captain Underpants" and on the same page talk about "the 3 Rules of Robotics." Scieszka is a master of kid tested, mother approved kind of humor and I love him for it. I think this would have easily been a 4 star book had I read the print but despite the great reading and the cool sound effects, I should have taken the time for the print. Oh well, I will still recommend it up and down to patrons - it is an easily sell for a lot of readers.
September 16, 2018
You readers with a scientifically inclined mind with enjoy the jargon, charts/diagrams, and the protagonist using his scientific mind to win the day.
Frank wants to win the science fair because the prize money will ensure his beloved grandfather gets out of debt and can pay for the deed to the factory/home he lives in. The accidental invention of artificial intelligence guarantees Frank will win...until his nemesis bugs Frank's lab and steals the inventions.
Have no fear, all ends well for Frank and his grandfather.
Frank wants to win the science fair because the prize money will ensure his beloved grandfather gets out of debt and can pay for the deed to the factory/home he lives in. The accidental invention of artificial intelligence guarantees Frank will win...until his nemesis bugs Frank's lab and steals the inventions.
Have no fear, all ends well for Frank and his grandfather.
October 4, 2014
This is a pretty boy-centric book, which is sort of a shame for girl readers, but it's the kind of thing that would make science even cooler to the kids who like Timmy Failure, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries, and other such illustration-heavy chapter books. Fun and not dumb. Nice work, Scieszka.
June 5, 2018
Scieszka, Jon Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor (Book #1), 180 pages. Amulet (Abrams), 2017. $8. Language: G (o swears); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
Young inventor Frank Einstein makes an invention of robot and tries to bring it to life with lightening. He wants to win the science fair so he can help his grandfather with bills. When he ends up with two robots, and they all puts their heads together (along with his best pal Watson) to create an antimatter motor for a bike. (and Universal Strength Peanut Butter Gum). His nemesis The Chimp, has other plans, and they don’t involve coming up with his own ideas.
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!). I thought the book really interesting until they introduced the Chimp as a bad guy, which sort of jarred me out from my world buy in – thinking a smart kid was possible but a hyper intelligent chimp was just too much. The author does a great job with character building and plot. There is lots of science and fun with brainstorming inventions. Reluctant readers might find themselves drawn to the quirky artwork and heavily illustration pages with font variations when the robots talk, then find themselves confronting a high level of vocabulary. (like copacetic).
EL– OPTIONAL Stephanie, Elementary School Librarian & Author
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Young inventor Frank Einstein makes an invention of robot and tries to bring it to life with lightening. He wants to win the science fair so he can help his grandfather with bills. When he ends up with two robots, and they all puts their heads together (along with his best pal Watson) to create an antimatter motor for a bike. (and Universal Strength Peanut Butter Gum). His nemesis The Chimp, has other plans, and they don’t involve coming up with his own ideas.
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!). I thought the book really interesting until they introduced the Chimp as a bad guy, which sort of jarred me out from my world buy in – thinking a smart kid was possible but a hyper intelligent chimp was just too much. The author does a great job with character building and plot. There is lots of science and fun with brainstorming inventions. Reluctant readers might find themselves drawn to the quirky artwork and heavily illustration pages with font variations when the robots talk, then find themselves confronting a high level of vocabulary. (like copacetic).
EL– OPTIONAL Stephanie, Elementary School Librarian & Author
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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. „Мармот“! 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...
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January 17, 2020En mi vida, hay una situación particular en la que Frank regresa a su laboratorio y su robot cobra vida. Usó electricidad e imitó el experimento de Frankenstein y trajo algo que estaba muerto para cobrar vida. Si alguna vez tuviera que realizar un experimento científico y cobrará vida, me asustaría. Lamentablemente, he intentado un experimento antes con mi padre donde hemos tratado de hacer algo vivo. No fue con el uso de electricidad, pero tratamos de incubar huevos de codorniz. No eclosionan porque hicimos algo mal, pero fueron dos largas semanas que nunca volveremos de esperar a que los pájaros salgan de los huevos.Aunque nunca eclosionan y pasé mi tiempo para nada, aprendí una lección: cuando un experimento falla, prueba nuevamente. A partir de ese día, siempre seguiré intentando algo y nunca me rendiré. Eso también es algo que tengo en común con Frank Einstein. Este es tambien por que me gusta esta libro
Michael Rosario
Michael Rosario
July 15, 2017
Read for battle of the books. Loved all the illustrations, they were my favorite part. Frank is a super genius and has to create the greatest invention ever in order to save his grampa's fix it shop. He accidentally build some robots, because they really build themselves, and create an amazing machine.
Frank is actually a really annoying character, though Edison is much worse, and if Frank didn't have Watson and Grampa Al he would be intolerable. There's some great humor in here and a lot of stuff I don't think kids would understand, and while he does try to explain the science the whole book is rushed so I don't know if kids are getting anything from reading this beside the fact that Klank is awesome.
Frank is actually a really annoying character, though Edison is much worse, and if Frank didn't have Watson and Grampa Al he would be intolerable. There's some great humor in here and a lot of stuff I don't think kids would understand, and while he does try to explain the science the whole book is rushed so I don't know if kids are getting anything from reading this beside the fact that Klank is awesome.
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