Books About Frankenstein

The Best Frankenstein Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about frankenstein? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 5 Favorite Books About Frankenstein

What Is the Story of Frankenstein?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

What Is the Story of Frankenstein?

By Sheila Keenan, Who HQ, David Malan (Illustrator) · What Is the Story of . . . ? series

Discover the origins and evolution of Frankenstein's monster.

112 pages· 7,098 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 233 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Uncover the chilling journey of Frankenstein's monster, from Mary Shelley's novel to Hollywood fame. Explore how this iconic creature and his creator became cultural legends. What secrets lie in their enduring appeal?
She Made a Monster
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

She Made a Monster

By Lynn Fulton, Felicita Sala (Illustrator)

On a stormy night, a young writer dreams of a monster, birthing a legendary tale.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2018)
48 pages
4.1 Goodreads · 1,214 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: On a stormy night, young Mary Shelley faces a daunting challenge: create the ultimate ghost story by morning. Inspired by her mother's legacy and pressured by Lord Byron's deadline, she struggles with ideas. Exhausted, she dreams of a creature that defies humanity, sparking the birth of a legendary monster. Discover the origins of a timeless tale and the night that changed literary history forever.
Frankenstein
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

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.

112 pages
3.6 Goodreads · 55 ratings
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Hardcover
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.
Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias (Graphic Novel)

By Marcia Thornton Jones, Debbie Dadey, Pearl Low (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids Graphic Novel series

A class of students visit a mysterious museum on a field trip, where they encounter strange and unexpected events.

80 pages· 1,442 words· Est. 22 min read
4.0 Goodreads · 298 ratings
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Summary: During a field trip to a science museum, the Bailey School Kids encounter Dr. Victor and his mysterious assistant, Frank. As secrets unfold in the eerie museum, they wonder: is Frank truly Frankenstein's monster, despite his love for flowers? With hidden labs and lurking mysteries, this adventure challenges the kids to uncover the truth. Can they solve the puzzle before it's too late?
Rapunzel Vs. Frankenstein
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Rapunzel Vs. Frankenstein

By Martin Powell, Omar Lozano (Illustrator) · Far Out Fairy Tales series

Rapunzel's hair comes alive after a lab accident. Can she escape Frankenstein's clutches?

33 pages
3.8 Goodreads · 95 ratings
Paperback
Summary: Rapunzel stumbles into Dr. Frankenstein's lab seeking medicine, but a chemical spill animates her hair and a clay figure. Trapped by Frankenstein, who plans to exploit them, Rapunzel must prove to him and the townsfolk that they are not monsters. Can she turn her living locks into an advantage and escape the mad scientist's tower? Discover a thrilling twist on a classic tale in this graphic novel adventure.
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