Jim Benton

Franny K. Stein is a mad scientist who prefers all things spooky and creepy, but when she has trouble making friends at her new school she experiments with fitting in--which works until a monster erupts from the trashcan.

Being a mad scientist in the modern world is very hard work. With so much that needs to be done in such a short period of time, multitasking can get way out of hand. Franny needs some additional help. But for Franny there is only one person in the world she trusts to help her with her experiments -- herself. So she acquires assistance the mad-scientist way, by building a few real, live, steel-plated Franbots. Spotlight editions are printed on high-quality...

When her embarrassing middle name is revealed at school, mad scientist Franny K. Stein experiments with time in order to return to the past and give herself a more dignified name.

Jamie Kelly writes in her diary about how her "flawless" friend, Angeline, discovers the real reason why Jamie and her best friend, Isabella, agree to join extracurricular clubs at the school.

Determined to be elected class president, mad scientist Frannie K. Stein uses her Atomic Combiner to create a suit that makes her seem to be whatever a voter wants her to be, but the suit has plans of its own.

When Franny's new lab assistant turns out to be all thumbs--or all paws--and accidentally loses a giant, fifty-foot, arrow-shooting cupid, it is entirely up to Franny to save the day.

An all-new series from New York Times bestselling author, Jim Benton! From New York Times bestselling author Jim Benton, meet Catwad! He's blue, he's a bit of a grouch, and his best friend is a dim-witted cat named Blurmp who can see the bright side of anything. From pizza and computers, to love and happiness, this crabby tabby has a funny take on just about everything, and he's not afraid to share it. This collection of short comic stories will...

Jamie Kelly is forced to befriend the cousin she doesn't like very much. Her cousin is just too perfect. But Jamie learns that sometimes "automatic friends" can be the best friends of all

When Victor, total expert at everything, finds himself at the center of an intergalactic conflict, he'll need the help of his trusty sidekick Dumpylumps the duck, and his best friend Patti, to find his way out.

When Donut the bear is told his story is over and he has to leave, he employs trickery so the story can go on.