Graphic Classics Frankenstein - Softcover

(back cover)
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.

(front flap)
When Victor Frankenstein creates a living man in his laboratory, little does he realize that his life will be destroyed by his own creation.

The classic novel by Mary Shelley is given the graphic novel treatment in this fast-paced version in Barron’s Graphic Classics series.

“I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open . . . and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart.â€?

(back flap)
Graphic Classics available from Barron’s
Dracula
Frankenstein
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Kidnapped
Macbeth
The Man in the Iron Mask
Moby Dick
Oliver Twist
Treasure Island

Grade 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
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.