Frankenstein

By Mary Shelley, Maïté Schmitt (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the Kid Classics series

A scientist creates a monster he can't control, leading to a chase across Europe.

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112 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Victor Frankenstein unlocks the secret of life, creating a towering monster he cannot control. As they pursue each other across Europe, they confront ambition, heartbreak, and the impact of technology. Can they find redemption, or will their creation lead to ruin? This illustrated retelling of Mary Shelley's classic invites young readers into a world of mystery and moral dilemmas.

From the publisher

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 novelFeatures beautiful illustrated hardcover with illustrations in each chapterIs perfect for homeschooling, school reading challenges, and beginning readers

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