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Authors: Fiona Macdonald (Adapted by), Penko Gelev (Illustrator), Fiona MacDonald
ISBN-13: 9780764137815, ISBN-10: 0764137816
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Date Published: April 2008
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Fiona Macdonald

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Victor Frankenstein, a gifted medical student, has discovered the secret of bringing dead matter to life. Gathering materials from graveyards and slaughterhouses, he creates a giant of superhuman strength. But horrified by what he has done, Frankenstein runs away. Left alone in the world by his creator, the creature’s thoughts turn dark and he begins to plan his revenge. . .

Mary Shelley’s famous novel–more than just a horror story–is vividly and faithfully retold in

graphic novel format.

School Library Journal

Gr 5-8

These visually appealing, full-color adaptations introduce each title with a well-known quotation from the original work on an illustrated spread that captures the mood and setting of the piece. The stories are retold in panels with text containing an explanation of the characters' motives and a summary of the action taking place positioned beneath each panel. Brief snippets of quotations are enclosed within a few simple speech bubbles. Actual wording from the original works is very limited. Headings at the top of the spreads distill the plot essentials contained on those two pages. Macbeth uses extensive footnotes on each page to define and clarify Shakespearean language. Dramatic outdoor scenes are done in vivid colors, contrasting with night scenes rendered in gray tones. Unique features include historical information on the real King Macbeth and theatrical superstitions associated with what many actors consider an "unlucky play." A somber palette of grays and muted colors sets the mood for Frankenstein . Back matter includes a map of Europe marking the travels of Frankenstein and a chronology of medical and scientific discoveries between the years of 1747 and 1834. These titles might be useful to introduce classics to young readers in a formalized instructional setting.-Barbara M. Moon, Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY

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