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Using a tissue sample she believes is from one of her father's experiments in genetic ...

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Overview

Frankie isn't exactly sure what her scientist dad does in his top-secret laboratory, but her neighbors tease her that it must be something awful—like developing germ warfare. So when Frankie's older brother steals a bit of mysterious goo from their father's lab, she makes sure she gets some to conduct her own experiment. But Frankie never could have anticipated the results...

Using a tissue sample she believes is from one of her father's experiments in genetic engineering, Frankie accidentally creates a baby monster, which begins to grow at an alarming rate.

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Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly
Alcock ( The Mysterious Mr. Ross ) has written a surefire hit in this charmingly weird variation of the ``secret pet'' theme. Frankie Stein's father is a geneticist at a mysterious and heavily guarded lab; her peers torment her about her name and suggest that her father is creating world-threatening monsters in his lab. When her brother David steals some goop from their father's lab, Frankie cajoles him into giving some to her. The goop is hit by lightning and this turn of events creates a living creaturea mutable, jelly-like substance that endearingly creates too many fingers for its hands and has webbed feet. Frankie stops being afraid of him when she realizes how loving and gentle his nature is, and she decides to keep him in her garden. But soon Frankie must decide to let him find his own safe place or turn him in. Alcock's monster is winningly believable, and Frankie is a brave and sympathetic heroine whom readers will long remember. Ages 10-14. (September)
School Library Journal
Gr 4-6 The story of a young girl who unexpectedly finds herself nurturing a creature of unknown origin. Frankie Stein is the daughter of a scientist whose preoccupation with his work drives a wedge among the family members. When Frankie obtains some unknown genetic ``material,'' she finds herself having to cope with a growing ``monster.'' Alcock has created a sensitive portrait of the alienated Frankie and her attempts to reach out and protect a similarly alienated monster. Initially, the story may remind readers of E.T. in the portrayal of an alien creature of benign nature and the attempt of children to protect it, as well as conjure up ideas regarding the more intentional references to Shelley's novel Frankenstein. However, Alcock goes beyond obvious parallels and creates a strikingly original story which explores contemporary relationships and societal issues regarding future directions in scientific experimentation. The issue of trust also arises as a key factor, and is one with which young people will readily identify. The conclusion of the story is both unexpected and yet believeable. Alcock has once again shown her ability to create a realistic situation through exploration of the fantastic. The smoothly written book will hold the attention of readers through to its touching conclusion. Karen P. Smith, Graduate School of Library and Information Study, Queens College, N.Y.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780440500537
  • Publisher: Random House Children's Books
  • Publication date: 9/1/1988
  • Pages: 160
  • Age range: 10 - 14 Years

Meet the Author

Vivien Alcock (1924 - 2003) is the well-known author of many compelling mysteries and supernatural fantasies for children. Childhood is, she once wrote, "an exciting and dangerous time, and it fascinates me." Her books reflect that excitement, danger, and fascination.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 12, 2013

    Cute, exciting, touching, a little sad, and very engaging! I rea

    Cute, exciting, touching, a little sad, and very engaging! I read this book 
    when I was in grade-school and still remember the story even now 
    that I've been done with school for some time. I can recommend it as
    a fun read for kids and a clean, worry-free book for parents. Enjoy!

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