Pub Date: July 30, 2016
Dewey: 823.7
LCCN: 2015045644
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
Target Age Group: 08 to 11
Physical Info: 0.30" H x 9.20" L x 6.50" W ( 0.50 lbs) 32 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Folklore and Mythology | Performing Arts | Film
Series: Monsters!
Description: In 1931, the quintessential movie version of Mary Shelleys Frankenstein hit theaters. It starred Boris Karloff as the monster and spawned a whole series of sequels. Since then, Frankensteins monster has become a terrifying icon in popular culture, especially around Halloween. Readers learn the original story of Frankenstein and how the books content connected to the science of the day. Haunting images of the monster and movie stills from Frankenstein and other films engage readers imaginations as accessible language allows even reluctant readers to find out more about this modern monster.