Review by Booklist Review
In the third book in the series, Frank is hard at work on an invention to help his friend Janegoodall succeed at pitching tryouts. Meanwhile, his rival, Edison, plots how to steal and use the BrainTurbo for evil purposes (cue diabolical laughter). A perfect page-by-page balance of nerdy science and zany humor will draw readers in and keep them moving. Tie to Gary Paulsen's Harris and Me (1993) and The Schernoff Discoveries (1997) and the Jack books from Jack Gantos to keep readers in stitches. Appended materials on systems within the body will be of particular interest to life-science teachers.--Lesesne, Teri Copyright 2015 Booklist
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Review by Horn Book Review
In his third book, genius Frank uses his big brain to secure his pal, Janegoodall, a spot on the baseball team by fine-tuning the human body. Complete with trusty robot sidekicks and an archrival, this joke-filled, slapstick story is interwoven with real science. Back matter extends the knowledge and includes puzzles and baseball tips. Three-color illustrations round out both the humor and science. (c) Copyright 2016. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Can kid genius Frank Einstein improve on the human body? After investigating matter and energy and myriad related topics and scientists along the way, Frank has come to a question concerning anatomy. Can friend Janegoodall's natural pitching skills be augmented somehow in order to win her a spot on the Midville Mud Hens' roster? With the help of candy-loving sidekick Watson, Janegoodall herself, and self-assembled robots Klink (the smart one) and Klank (theum, cuddly one), Frank works through the various systems of the body, one by one. From an exploration of the senses, he decides that boosting the brain is the best way to boost the body. However, rival genius (term used loosely) T. Edison and his signing sidekick Mr. Chimp try to take control and take credit. How can the good guys win when mind control comes into play? Scieszka's third joke-filled Frank Einstein adventure jam-packed with sneaky science lessons is perfect for young scientists who may prefer fact to fiction. Biggs' ample tricolor (orange, black, and white in this outing) illustrations extend both the story and the science. Aftermatter broadens the fun with additional science facts, puzzles, and even baseball tips. Halfway through the series, the science and the sly (and slapstick) laughs are still going strong. (Science fiction/humor. 6-10) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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