Mandy's Problem

Cragbridge Hall, Book One: The Inventor's Secret

Ghosts, Toast, and Other Hazards

Penny Dreadful

Through the Mirror Door

Amelia's Family Ties

Made You Look

In Ned's Head

Frances and the Monsters series 

“A joy to read!" —  New York Times  bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix  What would you do if you accidentally brought a monster to life and set him loose on your town?  Adventurous and charming, this middle grade twist on Frankenstein features a precocious main character who does just that. Perfect for fans of Serafina and the Black Cloak and the Greenglass House series . Frances Stenzel was just trying to prove her scientific worth to her parents so they would take her with them to their scientific symposiums for once—instead, she reawakened her great-grandfather’s secret and most terrible invention. Before it can destroy the town, she sets off after it, with her pet chimp and sarcastic robot tutor by her side. But monster-hunting isn’t easy, and she’ll have to face a persistent constable, angry locals, and an unexpected friendship ahead—all while the trail for the monster goes cold and time is running out before her science career, and the city itself, are doomed forever. Full of thrills and heart alike, Frances and the Monster takes readers through winding streets and over perilous rooftops, with wily monsters, unpredictable twists, and powerful friendships waiting along the way.

Discover Your Child's Next Read

Mandy's Problem

Eric Schmidl, 2022

Cragbridge Hall, Book One: The Inventor's Secret

Chad Morris, 2013

Ghosts, Toast, and Other Hazards

Susan Tan, 2023

Penny Dreadful

Laurel Snyder, 2010

Through the Mirror Door

Sarah Baker, 2016

Amelia's Family Ties

Marissa Moss, Amelia, 2000

Made You Look

Diane Roberts, 2003

In Ned's Head

Soren Olsson, 2001