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Frankenstein - Kid Classics

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The Classic Edition Reimagined Just-for-Kids!

By Mary Shelley

Series: Kid Classics

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Share the spine-chilling tale of Frankenstein with young readers in this fun, illustrated chapter book! This abridged, child-friendly adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic explores the story of Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation. On a stormy summer evening two centuries ago, Frankenstein unlocks the secret to life and builds an eight-foot-tall monster, but soon finds he cannot control or care for it. As they chase each other across Europe, readers discover themes of ambition, heartbreak, the impact of technology, judging by appearances, and the healing power of nature.
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Share the spine-chilling tale of Frankenstein with young readers in this fun, illustrated chapter book! Perfectly spooky, beginner readers will explore the balance between technology and humanity in this adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel.

With just the right amount of scary for spooky little readers, children can delight in the fascinating horror story of Victor Frankenstein. On a stormy summer evening two centuries ago, Mary Shelley wrote the classic tale about a scientist and his monstrous creation. After Victor Frankenstein discovers the secret to life and uses it to build an eight-foot-tall monster, he realises he's made a creature that he can't take care of - or control! Frankenstein and the monster chase each other across Europe, along the way learning lessons about ambition and heartbreak, the effects of technology on our lives, judging others based on looks, and the healing powers of nature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781951511234

Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Whalen Book Works

Contributors:

Illustrated by Maïté Schmitt
Edited by Margaret Novak

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 169.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 385g

Pages: 112

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Kids & YA Pre-orders Mary Shelley Pre-order Books Pre-Order Children's Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Series: Kid Classics Young Adult

About the Author

Maite Schmitt was born in a little town near Strasbourg in France, close to the German border. Her love of old animation movies inspired her to study illustration and animation. She has illustrated numerous books and worked on a short film, A priori, which combines two of her favorite things: books and bats. Say hello at www.maiteschmitt.com. Margaret McGuire Novak is an editor and the author of several books. She lives with her family in Charlottesville, Virginia. Find her at margaretnovak.com.

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