What Is the Story of Frankenstein? (What is the Story Of?)

by Sheila Keenan (Author) David Malan (Illustrator)

What Is the Story of Frankenstein? (What is the Story Of?)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

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One of the most iconic monsters of all time comes to life in our What Is the Story Of? series.

From his origins in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, through his many movie portrayals in the twentieth century, Frankenstein is one of the most recognizable characters in the world. His iconic look is a go-to Halloween costume for kids and adults alike. But how did the mad scientist and his creation become so popular?

Author Sheila Keenan explains his spooky origin story, the history of the movies, and what lies ahead for this monstrous creature.

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Sheila Keenan
Sheila Keenan is an established author of fiction and nonfiction for young people. Her books include the Eisner-nominated graphic novel Dogs of War, the picture book As the Crow Flies, I Spy The Illuminati Eye, and O, Say Can You See? America's Symbols, Landmarks and Inspiring Words, among other selected titles. She lives in New York City. Visit her at www.sheilakeenan.com
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781524788421
Lexile Measure
850
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Publication date
August 13, 2019
Series
What Is the Story Of?
BISAC categories
JNF025200 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/19th Century
JNF007030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Literary
JNF064000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Media Tie-In
Library of Congress categories
History and criticism
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft
Frankenstein, Victor
Frankenstein's Monster
Frankenstein films

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