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We all know the story of how Frankenstein was created, but author Rachel Delahaye's book When Frankie Made a Human gives us a twist on the story. Young Frankenstein lives with his scientist mother in Frankenstein Castle on the monster side of town. He goes to school with lots of other monsters, but he doesn't fit in or have any friends. This leads to Frankenstein's brilliant idea of making a human friend. As in any good book, there are hiccups and lessons learned.

What I Liked: I was immediately intrigued by the story idea because it was creative and different. The book was full of silly moments, but I also felt sad for Frankenstein and how he didn't have any friends. Almost every reader can relate to wanting a friend. The larger font and illustrations that break up the chapter will appeal to young readers just beginning to read chapter books.

When Frankie Made a Human is a must-read for fans of monsters, but it goes beyond the monster cliches. It is a book that focuses on friendship and accepting people for who they are.