by Mary Shelley (Author), Kiran Millwood Hargrave (Introduction by)
A chilling first encounter with one of gothic fiction's most enduring tales. In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein pursues the power to create life, then must face the consequences of what he has made. This Oxford Children's Classics edition introduces young readers to the groundbreaking gothic horror novel, with an introduction by Kiran Millwood Hargrave.
Designed for readers aged 9-12, this 288-page trade paperback pairs the original tale with bonus material that helps readers engage with its ideas and story. Insights for readers, facts, and activities offer more to discover beyond the novel itself. As Victor and his creation confront the limits of ambition and responsibility, readers can consider what it means to be human--and what happens when a creator turns away from his creation.
Author Biography
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was born in London, the daughter of writers and philosophers William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft. Her best-known work is Frankenstein which was published in 1818. The novel has inspired countless books, plays, musicals, and films and remains a staple of English literature studies.
Kiran Millwood Hargrave is the award-winning author of
The Mercies, The Girl of Ink and Stars, Julia and the Shark, and The Dance Tree.
Number of Pages: 288
Dimensions: 0.5 x 7.7 x 5 IN
Publication Date: November 04, 2024
