Valenslime (Frankenslime #2)

by Joy Keller (Author) Ashley Belote (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Frankenslime

Victoria Franken, slime scientist, loved her slime. And her slime loved her back.

Ever since the dark and stormy night when Victoria Franken brought her slime to life, she and Goop have been great friends, but when Valentine's Day rolls around, Victoria comes to the horrifying realization that while she had many friends, Goop only had her. The only solution is for her to make him a new friend. But when Victoria gets bored waiting for lightning to strike twice, things get a bit out of control!

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Starred Review

Victoria, an exuberant Black girl who loves to experiment with slime, calls herself a “slime scientist.” She and her friend, Goop, a giant slime blob, love to read science stories together. As Victoria makes Valentine’s cards for her school friends, readers learn through detailed illustrations and text that Goop wants another friend. Can Victoria experiment and make a friend for Goop? Keller takes readers on a hysterical rollercoaster ride of action while Victoria tinkers with different recipes of slime. She records all her observations, like a true scientist. Finally, Victoria and her dog Igor realize they’ve made many friends for Goop. This vibrant book is filled with eye-catching illustrations that will leave children yearning for more. Using a mix of bright colors and a variety of digitally created art, Belote taps into every child’s imagination. The author and illustrator also blend in Victoria’s handwriting all over the walls with her scientific observations. Keller uses developmentally appropriate text that early readers know, combined with multisyllabic adjectives like “splattered and sparkled” to make for a joyful reading experience. Classic Frankenstein hints dropped in the book make this a fun read for all ages. Back matter includes some of Victoria’s favorite slime recipes, so readers can make their own valenslimes. VERDICT A must for early childhood librarians, teachers, parents, and readers. —Kelly Richards

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ALA/Booklist

Victoria is a wonderful, inquisitive protagonist of color with a warm heart, and three of her amazing slime recipes are appended.

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Joy Keller

Joy Keller is the author of several children's books, including Fungus is Among Us!, Miss Turie's Magic Creatures, and Monster Trucks. When she isn't writing stories or studying weird science, she can be found teaching fourth graders about writing and science, instead. She lives in New York with her husband, kids, and cats.

Ashley Belote is an independent illustrator living and working in Davidson, North Carolina. She has a background in traditional animation under the direction of Don Bluth. She earned her BA from Alderson Broaddus University and her MA in Arts Administration from the University of Kentucky. Her graduate study included a children's literature and illustration course through Simmons College.

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781250799777
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Publication date
December 07, 2021
Series
Frankenslime
BISAC categories
JUV029000 - Juvenile Fiction | Nature & the Natural World | General
JUV014000 - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women
JUV017070 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Valentine's Day
JUV052000 - Juvenile Fiction | Monsters
Library of Congress categories
Humorous stories
Friendship
Scientists
Experiments

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