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Frankenstein

A Retelling
By Tanya Landman
Series: Classic Retellings
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Frankenstein by Tanya Landman is a gripping retelling for young adults of Mary Shelley's classic tale. It explores the complexities of creation, obsession, and the consequences of playing with life and death. The story delves into the turbulent relationship between Victor Frankenstein and the creature he brings to life, highlighting themes of isolation and humanity.
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This young adult adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic explores the timeless themes of ambition, humanity, and isolation with a fresh perspective. You might enjoy it if you appreciate reimagined tales that delve into the complexities of creation and the consequences of playing god. It offers a captivating journey through both gothic horror and philosophical inquiry, appealing to readers interested in moral dilemmas and thrilling narratives.

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Frankenstein

A gripping and gruesome retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein brought to life for a new generation of readers by Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman.

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A gripping and gruesome retelling of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein brought to life for a new generation of readers by Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman.

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. 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.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.

Series: Classic Retellings

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Tanya Landman's version of Frankenstein is praised for its gripping retelling and accessibility, bringing Mary Shelley's classic to a younger audience while maintaining the power and essence of the original. The adaptation is noted for its clarity and emotional depth, making it an ideal introduction to the original novel's complexities.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800901773

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Cover design or artwork by Helen Crawford-White

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 112

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Series: Classic Retellings Tanya Landman Young Adult

About the Author

Tanya Landman is renowned for her thought-provoking, prize-winning novels including the beautifully "deft and dark", Carnegie Medal-winning Buffalo Soldier. In 2019 she won the Scottish Teenage Book Prize for her critically acclaimed novella One Shot. Tanya says that she loves how writing allows her to daydream - something she was always in trouble for at school! She lives in Devon with her sons, a Siamese cat and two Labradors.

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