Frankenstein Takes the Cake by Adam Rex

The first Frankenstein book by Adam Rex (Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich) has been tremendously popular, so when the new book came out I brought it home to read immediately. It adds a few comic touches to the franchise, one that intermediate students are more likely to "get" than younger ones. The main theme is Frankenstein preparing to marry, with the bride's mother complaining about her marrying "someone green." Different poems take on the various famous monsters that are guests or part of the wedding party (Dracula has a problem with food allergies). Posted throughout the book are entries in the Headless Horseman's blog and a series of poems about Edgar Allen Poe with a wisecracking raven. Should be great for Halloween themed read alouds. Lots of fun. Frankenstein Takes the Cake by Adam Rex. Harcourt, 2008.