Frances and the Monster

Name: Frances and the Monster
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Refe Tuma
ISBN: 9780063085794

Author: Refe Tuma

Series: Frances Stenzel Series #1

Narrator: Esther Wane

Unabridged: 8 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 08/23/2022

Categories: Children's Fiction, Action & Adventure Stories, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

“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.

About Refe Tuma

Refe Tuma is the co-creator of Dinovember and the What the Dinosaurs Did picture book series, including What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night, named a Best Children’s Book of the Year with Honors by Bank Street College. His Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net nominated short stories and essays have appeared in all sorts of places, from wonderfully obscure literary journals to the New York Times. He lives with his family and his dog Boris in Kansas City, where he once experienced all four seasons in a single day. Learn more at refetuma.com. Oh, and it’s pronounced ‘reef.’

Reviews

Goodreads review by Krista on March 23, 2024

What a fun middle grade spin on the Frankenstein story. Sadly I didn't really put that together until the end! Frances as a character was incredibly smart and resourceful, but also a bit arrogant and annoying at the beginning. She definitely grew on me by the end though. I thought the story was quir......more

Goodreads review by Lee on March 30, 2022

Thank you to HarperCollins for giving me a chance to read an ARC of this book. I really adored this book. I was intrigued by this book the moment I saw the cover, and by the time I was introduced to Frances trying to help the spider in Chapter 1, I was completely invested. There was a twist with that......more

Goodreads review by Ben on November 15, 2021

Frances and the Monster by Refe Tuma will be loved by young and old alike. It's sort of a modern steampunk retelling of Frankenstein. The action and adventure were relentless, with witty, perfectly-timed, laugh-out-loud humor. One thing that stood out to me was the visual aspect of the story. Vivid......more

Goodreads review by Mark on March 24, 2022

What worked: Frances hasn’t left the manor in seven years, as her inventor parents are overly protective since she lost an ear in a car accident. The author uses this fact as the cause of Frances’s boredom and frustration in not being allowed in the outside world. She’s just smart enough to think she......more

Goodreads review by Mary on March 11, 2022

It has been seven long years since eleven-year-old Frances has been allowed outside the confines of the manor she calls home. Because her parents are two renowned scientists, they are often asked to speak and present all over Europe–but Frances is never allowed to join them. So, when Frances' father......more