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What is the story of Frankenstein? / by Sheila Keenan ; illustrated by David Malan.

Keenan, Sheila, (author.). Malan, David, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! One of the most iconic monsters of all time comes to life in our What Is the Story Of? series. From his origins in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, through his many movie portrayals in the twentieth century, Frankenstein is one of the most recognizable characters in the world. His iconic look is a go-to Halloween costume for kids and adults alike. But how did the mad scientist and his creation become so popular? Author Sheila Keenan explains his spooky origin story, the history of the movies, and what lies ahead for this monstrous creature"-- Provided by publisher.

Item details

ISBN: 9781524788421
ISBN: 1524788422
ISBN: 9781524788438
ISBN: 1524788430
ISBN: 9780876176405
ISBN: 0876176406
ISBN: 9781725421622
ISBN: 1725421623
Physical Description: 105 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, [2019]
Copyright: ©2019

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-105).
Formatted Contents Note:	What Is the Story of Frankenstein? -- A Spooky Contest -- Mary Shelley Writes a Book -- Scary Science -- Frankenstein Is Published -- Beyond the Book -- Horror Goes to Hollywood -- The Monster Is Loose! -- Frankenstein Returns More Than Once -- It's Still Alive!