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Classic Starts(r) Frankenstein

by Mary Shelley

A classic retold for younger readers

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  • Series recognition

    Classic Starts series has sold more than 8 million copies

    The series is reported to have sold more than 8 million copies.

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A classic retold for younger readers

This abridged, illustrated chapter-book retelling presents Mary Shelley’s story through Victor Frankenstein’s creation of a new life from body parts and electricity—and the harm that follows. The compact format introduces the central premise of the classic while keeping its focus on the consequences of the scientist’s act. As part of the Classic Starts series, it offers a children’s-book entry point to Shelley’s tale.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 exploring classic fiction
  • Young readers who enjoy illustrated chapter-book retellings
  • Families and educators introducing Frankenstein in an abridged format

Themes

Creation and responsibilityConsequences of scientific ambitionClassic literature for young readers

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Book overview

An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of Frankenstein, part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies!

Mary Shelley's tragic story of a scientist who created a monster is perhaps even more compelling and meaningful today than when it was written nearly two centuries ago. From the bits and pieces of dead bodies, and the power of electricity, the brilliant Victor Frankenstein fashions a new form of life--only to discover, too late, the irreparable damage he has caused.
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