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Lunch Walks Among Us

Jim Benton (2004)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesFranny K. Stein, Mad Scientist #1
Setting
CSM age6
Goodreads4.1

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Hero archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Heroine archetypes

Scientist

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Franny K. Stein is not your average girl -- she's a mad scientist. She prefers poison ivy to daisies, and when Franny jumps rope, she uses her pet snake. The kids in Franny's class think she's weird, wacky, and just plain creepy. Tired of being stared at, Franny decides to attempt her most dangerous experiment yet -- she's going to fit in. but when a giant Monstrous Fiend attacks the class, everyone knows it's up to a mad scientist to save the day. But has Franny lost her creepy, crawly ways

Is Lunch Walks Among Us appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

A fun, lighthearted story about a quirky mad scientist girl who learns to embrace her unique identity. Contains mild cartoon-style peril when a monster attacks, but all in playful, humorous tone appropriate for early readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love Franny's weird experiments, her pet snake jump rope, and the silly monster showdown where being different saves the day.

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