Description:
A daring experiment. A lonely creation. A timeless classic-retold for every reader.
Frankenstein has haunted generations with its questions about science, responsibility, and what it means to be human. Now, this faithful retelling brings Mary Shelley's powerful novel to life for a new generation of readers.
Adapted for ages 11-14 and written at an 8-9 reading level, this edition stays true to the original story, themes, and gothic atmosphere-without sacrificing its heart. Perfect for reluctant readers, dyslexia-friendly classrooms, and fans of Barrington Stoke-style editions, it allows all young readers to experience a literary classic without unnecessary barriers.
Created by Dapple Grey Press, this edition supports reading-level neutrality-making great literature accessible while preserving emotional depth, complexity, and meaning. Ideal for classroom study or independent reading, this edition invites readers to engage with Frankenstein as a story to be felt, questioned, and remembered.
"To understand life, I had to study death." - Victor Frankenstein