Franny K. Stein has a brain and a time machine. What could possibly go wrong?

In The Fran That Time Forgot by Jim Benton, Franny—resident mad scientist and unapologetic weirdo—is back with her biggest invention yet: a time-travel toaster. Yes, a toaster. But when you're Franny, that’s just another Tuesday.

It all starts with a school project. Franny’s supposed to write about her life story. But when she looks back at her “normal” kindergarten days—the pigtails, the tea parties—she's horrified. That sweet, glitter-loving version of herself? Completely unacceptable.

Her solution? Go back in time and fix it. Erase the cuteness. Replace it with hardcore science, obviously.

But here’s the twist: messing with the past has major consequences. Like alternate timelines. Evil Frannys. And total reality meltdowns. Who knew a glitter wand could destroy the space-time continuum?

This book isn’t just another funny kids' story. It’s a hilarious crash course in being yourself—even if that self has changed over time. It’s about accepting every weird, awkward, and sparkly part of your past, because hey, it made you who you are now.

Ideal for ages 7–12, this fast-paced, illustrated read is packed with laughs, chaos, and enough science fiction to keep curious readers totally hooked.

And best of all? You can grab a free PDF download today at Bookdio.org. If you’re on the hunt for a free books download that mixes humor, heart, and time travel—you just found it.

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