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A review by magalis
Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor (Frank Einstein Series #1): Book One by Jon Scieszka
2.0
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!