Books like Lunch walks among us by Jim Benton
Franny K. Stein, a quirky mad scientist who loves all things spooky, finds herself isolated in a new school. Determined to make friends, she turns to her laboratory and experiments with disguises and gadgets. Her plan seems perfect—until a monstrous creature erupts from a trash can during lunch. What follows is a series of humorous, science‑filled adventures as Franny and her class face the consequences of unchecked experiments, all while exploring themes of identity and friendship.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jim Benton
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