This Dark Endeavor
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2011 · Est. 7 hour read

This Dark Endeavor

Written by Kenneth Oppel

Book #1 in the The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein series

A desperate teenager hunts for a forbidden elixir to save his dying twin.

304 pages· 74,594 words· Est. 7 hour read· 690L
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Bookroo's summary

Sixteen-year-old Victor Frankenstein and his twin Konrad discover a hidden library of alchemy in their family's chateau near Geneva. When Konrad falls gravely ill and the doctors fail, Victor defies his father and seeks the ancient Elixir of Life. With Elizabeth and Henry, he turns to a disgraced alchemist and risks everything to gather three dangerous ingredients. A gothic prequel to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

From the publisher

Victor and Konrad are the twin brothers Frankenstein. They are nearly inseparable. Growing up, their lives are filled with imaginary adventures…until the day their adventures turn all too real. They stumble upon The Dark Library, and secret books of alchemy and ancient remedies are discovered. Father forbids that they ever enter the room again, but this only peaks Victor’s curiosity more. When Konrad falls gravely ill, Victor is not be satisfied with the various doctors his parents have called in to help. He is drawn back to The Dark Library where he uncovers an ancient formula for the Elixir of Life. Elizabeth, Henry, and Victor immediately set out to find assistance in a man who was once known for his alchemical works to help create the formula. Determination and the unthinkable outcome of losing his brother spur Victor on in the quest for the three ingredients that will save Konrads life. After scaling the highest trees in the Strumwald, diving into the deepest lake caves, and sacrificing one’s own body part, the three fearless friends risk their lives to save another.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
304
Words
74,594
Reading age
12–17
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
690L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~P
AR points
11
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
145776
Publication
Published
August 23, 2011
First published
August 1, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442403154

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