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WELCOME TO FRANKEN-SCI HIGH! THE NEW BOOK SERIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS FROM THE JIM HENSON COMPANY AND CREATOR MARK YOUNG.

Hey parents, have you heard? We’re launching a new book series – Franken-Sci High! We’ve partnered with creator Mark Young to bring the new book series to life. The first book, “What’s the Matter with Newton?” is released on August 27 and is available for pre-order now.

 

THE BOOKS

·         What’s the Matter with Newton? – Available August 27, 2019

·         Monsters Among Us! – Available September 24, 2019

·         The Robot Who Knew Too Much – Available April 28, 2020

 

ABOUT THE SERIES

Franken-Sci High is the only school in the world for aspiring mad scientists and it’s located on a craggy island in the Bermuda Triangle, of course! While some mad scientists are power-hungry maniacs, the school was founded in 1536 as a refuge for generations of brilliant—and yes, eccentric—young minds. Students are encouraged to use their brainpower for good, but the teachers accept that some kids will still want to take over the world…and the school cafeteria.

 

ABOUT THE CREATOR

Mark Young’s brain is most definitely the result of a mad scientist’s experiment—it simply refuses to function like other brains you might know. In the “real” world Mark makes a living as a multiple Emmy winner who has written and produced the animated movies, Once Upon a Forest and All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 as well as worked on a bunch of animated TV shows for Netflix, Disney, ABC, CBS, and NBC. However, in his “inner” world, Mark believes that Franken-Sci High isn’t actually his creation but a real school where future mad scientists learn how to create synthetic eyeballs, travel to different dimensions, and design inflatable pets. Mark lives in downtown Los Angeles with his wife, Grania (who thinks his Emmys are soccer trophies). Between them, they have four amazing children. Visit him at MarkYoung.co