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 10 Favorite Books About Frankenstein

Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006

Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich

By Adam Rex

Even monsters have everyday troubles, from empty cupboards to terrible hygiene.

40 pages· 3,061 words· Est. 24 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 2,248 ratings
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Summary: Nineteen funny poems reveal the private lives of famous monsters. Frankenstein can't find anything for lunch, the Wolfman needs help around the house, and Dracula has some hygiene problems. Bigfoot, Godzilla and the Creature from the Black Lagoon get their turn too, and each poem is drawn in a different style that nods to well-known artists and cartoonists.
Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2018

Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein

By Linda Bailey, Júlia Sardà (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Who Wrote Classics series

A young dreamer conjures a legendary monster story on a stormy night.

56 pages· 1,145 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.4 Goodreads · 2,172 ratings
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Summary: Mary, a young dreamer, escapes her strict home life through stories. At sixteen, she runs away with poet Percy Shelley. In Switzerland, a ghost story contest with Lord Byron sparks her imagination. A waking dream leads to the creation of a legendary monster tale. Discover how Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' was born from a night of storytelling and a vivid imagination, becoming one of the most enduring horror stories ever. This atmospheric tale explores the journey of a young woman who dared to dream and write a story that would captivate generations.
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 · 229 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· 993 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.1 Goodreads · 1,216 ratings
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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 Takes the Cake
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008

Frankenstein Takes the Cake

By Adam Rex

A monster just wants a peaceful wedding, but his friends keep causing chaos.

39 pages· 2,734 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 871 ratings
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Summary: Funny poems and comics about famous monsters: Frankenstein tries to marry his undead bride while Dracula frets over the garlic bread, the Headless Horseman is tired of everyone eyeing his pumpkin head, and Edgar Allan Poe's raven loses patience. A follow-up to Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich.
This Dark Endeavor
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2011

This Dark Endeavor

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
3.8 Goodreads · 12,152 ratings
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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.
Dr. Frankenstein's Daughters
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2013

Dr. Frankenstein's Daughters

By Suzanne Weyn

Twin sisters claim a mad scientist's castle, and something sinister begins to stir.

247 pages· 50,732 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.4 Goodreads · 775 ratings
Paperback
Summary: In 1815, seventeen-year-old twins Giselle and Ingrid arrive at the remote island castle left to them by their father, Victor Frankenstein. Giselle wants to turn it into a center of high society, while quiet Ingrid is drawn to his notebooks and the experiments that drove him mad. Told through the sisters' diaries, their inheritance soon reveals a darker legacy.
Frankenstein
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Picture Book · Ages 2–8 · 2019

Frankenstein

By Kenny Abdo · Hollywood Monsters series

Where did the famous movie monster come from, and why does he still haunt Hollywood?

24 pages· 263 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.5 Goodreads · 8 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: A look at Frankenstein's monster as a Hollywood icon: his origin in Mary Shelley's novel, his rise in classic horror films, and the legacy he left on movies and pop culture. Photographs and simple text tell the story of one of cinema's best-known monsters.
Frankenstein (Abridged Edition)
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Frankenstein (Abridged Edition)

By Mary Shelley, Margaret Novak (Adapter), 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
3.7 Goodreads · 57 ratings
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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)
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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 · 307 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?
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