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oneangrylibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to audio version of this book through my elementary library. It is narrated by Sciezka and it is a lot of fun. I can see many of my younger students (2nd-3rd Grade) really enjoying this book. Clink and Clank are humorous and the silly one-liners will appeal to many young readers. An excellent addition for beginning chapter books, but it might be too "easy" or "simple" for older readers.
tiffani_reads's review against another edition
3.0
This was a cute story, and jammed packed full of science and math. Reading it didn’t feel like learning but I definitely did learn so stuff. However, my kids found all of it too confusing and lost interest pretty quickly. They liked the illustrations though. Might try this one again when they are a bit older.
yapha's review against another edition
3.0
Frank Einstein is determined to win the Science Prize and keep his grandfather (Al Einstein, but not THE Al Einstein) from losing his shop. With the help of his trusty assistant Watson, he invents an artificial intelligence robot to help him create an Antimatter Motor. But when His arch enemy T. Edison steals the plans, Frank has to take matters into his own hands. A fun book for young science enthusiasts. Recommended for grades 2-4.
beladozer's review against another edition
4.0
Kiddo is 5 and LOVES Frank Einstein - we listened to the audiobook (at least 3 times) but will be looking for the print version so he can see the illustrations
kbhenrickson's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. My son and I enjoyed some of the science and the mystery, but there were many places where things weren't explained very well or problems were just suddenly resolved. Also, I don't know that it would be clear for a child reading the book on his/her own what was science that was possible now, what was science theory, and what was science fiction.
stinalee's review against another edition
4.0
This book was wonderful. It is high interest with the illustrations and the humor but is teaching higher level science concepts at the same time!
jwmcoaching's review against another edition
1.0
Did Not Finish.
I tried to listen to the audiobook of this and it was so incredibly annoying that I almost ran off the road.
I tried to listen to the audiobook of this and it was so incredibly annoying that I almost ran off the road.
scostner's review against another edition
4.0
As funny as a chapter-book version of Robot Zot! Frank Einstein is staying with his grandpa Al in his Fix It shop while Frank's parents are traveling in Antarctica. He combines some of the spare parts and broken appliances lying around and makes a robot, which he tries to charge up with an electrical storm. That experiment fails, but later that night a stray spark causes part of the robotic brain to begin working and Klink assembles himself - a robot with artificial intelligence capable of learning and becoming smarter. Klank also assembles himself, mostly, but without the computing power of Klink's brain. Together with Frank and his friend Watson, they work to build a winning entry in the Midville Science Contest. But will Frank's nemesis, T. Edison, take the prize and Frank's best ideas?
Jon Scieszka is always funny and this book is no exception to that rule. He makes Frank's fascination with science into something entertaining and fun. I know many readers will be wishing for their own robots and antimatter motors by the time they finish the story. The illustrations and the extra material in the back matter just add to the overall zaniness. (And the references to Professor Poopypants are helpful, too.)
Readers of all ages who enjoy inventions, gadgets, and scientific theories will be laughing out loud and cheering for Frank Einstein - and eagerly awaiting his next adventure.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
Jon Scieszka is always funny and this book is no exception to that rule. He makes Frank's fascination with science into something entertaining and fun. I know many readers will be wishing for their own robots and antimatter motors by the time they finish the story. The illustrations and the extra material in the back matter just add to the overall zaniness. (And the references to Professor Poopypants are helpful, too.)
Readers of all ages who enjoy inventions, gadgets, and scientific theories will be laughing out loud and cheering for Frank Einstein - and eagerly awaiting his next adventure.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
okiecozyreader's review against another edition
4.0
So much science in this book! It took me a little while to get into this book. I did love how the boy loved science fair projects, created a robot and with a surge of electricity, the robot comes to life and creates a second robot. Fun pictures and subject material, especially written for boys.