Description
A graphic retelling of Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece is bought back to life with incredible illustrations!
Mary Shelley's classic horror story is bought back to life in this contemporary graphic novel, featuring atmospheric illustrations and electrifying explorations of the cultural impact of Shelley's gothic masterpiece. The novel follows the obsessive scientist Victor Frankenstein as he robs graveyards and gathers body parts to build a monster of superhuman strength. But as he begins to develop his own mind, consciousness and agency, how will the creature react to being left alone in the world by his creator?
Perfect for reluctant readers and visual learners, this faithful, fast-paced adaptation brings Frankenstein to vivid life with full-colour artwork and speech bubbles to enhance the retelling. Alongside the novel, this edition includes a biography of Mary Shelley, explorations of scientific discoveries at the time, a listing of Frankenstein in film, and footnotes to explain difficult words and ideas.
A graphic retelling of Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece
About the Author
Isobel Lundie graduated from Kingston university in 2015 where she studied Illustration and Animation. She has always been interested in how to make books interactive so children can lose themselves in the narrative . Having worked as an illustrator, she is particularly interested in how exciting, colourful and distinctive artwork can transform stories for children.
Book Information
ISBN 9781800788800
Author Mary Shelley
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Bonnier Books Ltd
Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd
