Mary Shelley

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Yelena Bryksenkova (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

Discover how a young girl's imagination created a legendary monster.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 460 ratings

32 pages· 396 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the life of Mary Shelley, who, as a child, spun tales beneath garden trees. Her vivid imagination later birthed 'Frankenstein,' a story that would captivate the world. This book, part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, combines quirky illustrations with fascinating facts, offering a glimpse into the mind of a literary pioneer. Follow Mary's journey from a dream-filled childhood to becoming a renowned novelist, inspiring young readers to dream big and achieve greatness. What other stories might her imagination have conjured if given the chance?

From the publisher

New in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Mary Shelley, the English novelist and creator of Frankenstein. When Mary Shelley was a little girl, she used to write stories beneath the trees in her garden. As an adult, Mary was inspired by this same imagination to create a ghost story, which became the famous novel: Frankenstein. This gripping book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the novelist’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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