Frankenstein is re-imagined for middle grade readers in this fast-paced adventure.

When an 11-year-old girl unleashes a monster on her town, she must find a way to capture him and put things right before her parents get home.

It’s August 1939 and Frances has not stepped foot out of her great-grandfather’s house since her car accident. When her scientist parents go on a trip leaving her with a robot tutor, she explores the house and discovers a frozen body in the laboratory. She brings it to life, and it escapes. She sets out to capture it with the help of the robot, a monkey, and a new-friend Luca. They quickly discover not all monsters come out of laboratories and some secrets are more dangerous than others.

With science, adventure and unforgettable characters, this story is a must read.