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Frankenstein
Summary
Classics Retold
Frankenstein
- Based on the classic tale by Mary Shelley, this gripping horror story recounts Victor Frankenstein’s terrible experiment to "build" a human without a soul.
- Retold in a gripping and readable way for modern readers, while remaining faithful to the original text.
- Includes useful notes on other versions of the Frankenstein story, including films.
- Chosen for The Reading Agency Summer Reading Challenge
- Buy online
- Paperback
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Frankenstein
Frankenstein has always been one of my favourite stories. I have read it time and again for both pleasure and study purposes. Whilst perusing the site, I came across this 'child friendly' version and bought it for my 12 year old son. Because I have always enjoyed the story, we decided to read it together (well, I read it to him!) and found ourselves in anticipation for the next installment. We both thoroughly enjoyed it and I have to say that, being so familiar with the original, I was not disappointed. I have since purchased more of the Usbourne Classics Retold and my son and I are enjoying more time together reading these fascinating stories in an age where XBOX and Playstation apparently rule! Highly recommended.
Louise, 25th March 2010
Extras
- Chosen for The Reading Agency Summer Reading Challenge
Read more about the challenge at the Summer Reading Challenge website. - Find out how the Usborne editors turn old stories into new books
Read Usborne editor Louie Stowell's guest post on Book Angel Booktopia to find out how she rewrites classic stories for new readers.
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