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Frankenstein
A Retelling
by Tanya Landman
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Pub Date
5 Jan 2023
| Archive Date
8 Nov 2022
Description
Tanya Landman revisits Mary Shelley’s classic Gothic horror story, bringing to life Dr Frankenstein and his monstrous creation in an accessible format that more readers can enjoy.
A thrilling gothic tale of hubris gone badly wrong.
A young man’s search for the secret of the spark of life leads him to a horrific experiment in which he creates a gigantic creature from dismembered body parts.
Rejected by his creator, the initially gentle creature turns monstrous when his desire to find companionship and love are thwarted.
For ages 13+ / Edited to a reading age of 9
Tanya Landman revisits Mary Shelley’s classic Gothic horror story, bringing to life Dr Frankenstein and his monstrous creation in an accessible format that more readers can enjoy.
A thrilling gothic...
Description
Tanya Landman revisits Mary Shelley’s classic Gothic horror story, bringing to life Dr Frankenstein and his monstrous creation in an accessible format that more readers can enjoy.
A thrilling gothic tale of hubris gone badly wrong.
A young man’s search for the secret of the spark of life leads him to a horrific experiment in which he creates a gigantic creature from dismembered body parts.
Rejected by his creator, the initially gentle creature turns monstrous when his desire to find companionship and love are thwarted.
For ages 13+ / Edited to a reading age of 9
A Note From the Publisher
Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK's best writers. Our books are hi-lo (high interest, low ability), meaning the content is appropriate to the age of the reader but the text is edited to suit a lower reading age. This ensures that our books are accessible to all - as a quick engaging win for confident readers and a satisfying achievement for those who have to work harder. For more information on our books, please visit our website: https://www.barringtonstoke.co.uk/
Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK's best writers. Our books are hi-lo (high interest, low ability), meaning the content is appropriate to the age of the reader but...
A Note From the Publisher
Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK's best writers. Our books are hi-lo (high interest, low ability), meaning the content is appropriate to the age of the reader but the text is edited to suit a lower reading age. This ensures that our books are accessible to all - as a quick engaging win for confident readers and a satisfying achievement for those who have to work harder. For more information on our books, please visit our website: https://www.barringtonstoke.co.uk/
Advance Praise
Praise for Tanya Landman's classic retellings:
"Faced with the task of turning a complex classic into an easy read, Landman has excelled" The Telegraph on Jane Eyre - A Retelling
"Beautifully captures the emotion and intense narrative voice of the original. For those who love Charlotte Brönte's original, this is the perfect partner. For those new to the story, it is the perfect introduction" -- The Scotsman on Jane Eyre- A Retelling
"Not just the perfect gateway drug to what I think is the greatest English novel, but a brilliant book in its own right" -- Anthony McGowan on Wuthering Heights - A Retelling
Praise for Tanya Landman's classic retellings:
"Faced with the task of turning a complex classic into an easy read, Landman has excelled" The Telegraph on Jane Eyre - A Retelling
"Beautifully captures...
Advance Praise
Praise for Tanya Landman's classic retellings:
"Faced with the task of turning a complex classic into an easy read, Landman has excelled" The Telegraph on Jane Eyre - A Retelling
"Beautifully captures the emotion and intense narrative voice of the original. For those who love Charlotte Brönte's original, this is the perfect partner. For those new to the story, it is the perfect introduction" -- The Scotsman on Jane Eyre- A Retelling
"Not just the perfect gateway drug to what I think is the greatest English novel, but a brilliant book in its own right" -- Anthony McGowan on Wuthering Heights - A Retelling
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9781800901773 |
| PRICE |
£7.99 (GBP)
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Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9781800901773 |
| PRICE |
£7.99 (GBP)
|
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