Summary:

Victoria Franken is young scientist who loves making slime. Along with her dog, Igor, she uses the scientific method to create different kinds of slime such as Intergalactic space slime and Glow-in-the-dark zombie slime. Then one day, one of her creations comes to life.

This is a delightful story that also teaches kids about the scientific method. Adults will also enjoy the references to the original Frankenstein. The illustrations are filled with details that will keep kids coming back. One of my favorite features is the hidden chameleon on each page. The author even includes slime recipes.

I had the great pleasure of attending a zoom presentation by Joy Keller and Ashley Belote last week. During the presentation a lightbulb went off in my mind that this might be the book I’d been looking for. I have a student who is an extremely reluctant reader and it’s been my mission to find a book he will like. Frankenslime seemed like the kind of kooky story he would love. So, as soon as the meeting ended, I was on Amazon ordering it.

I introduced the book to him on Tuesday with trepidation and prepared myself for disappointment. Who knew all it would take to get him to read was a hidden chameleon? Once he started looking for the chameleon, he was drawn into the pictures and then the story. He even requested that I get the sequel, Valenslime, which will arrive just in time for Valentine’s Day. This book is a miracle.