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 realizes 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.

This just-for-kids retelling of Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein:

• Is an abridged, child-friendly version of Mary Shelley's novel
• Features beautiful illustrated hardcover with illustrations in each chapter
• Is perfect for homeschooling, school reading challenges, and beginning readers

Formato	Tapa dura
Número de Páginas	112
Lenguaje	Inglés
Editorial	Applesauce Press
Fecha de Publicación	2021-09-28
Dimensiones	8.33" x 6.77" x 0.79" pulgadas
Serie	Kid Classics
Letra Grande	No
Con Ilustraciones	Si
Edad	9-12
Temas	Halloween

Novak, Margaret

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.

Schmitt, Maïté

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.

Shelley, Mary

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English Gothic novelist who wrote one of the first pieces of science fiction when she penned Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, first published in 1818.