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  • Junior Non-fiction
  • 2019
  • Mass Market

What is the story of Frankenstein?

Sheila Keenan

David Malan

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"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.

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Title Statement What is the story of Frankenstein? / by Sheila Keenan ; illustrated by David Malan.
Series What is the story of?Official Who HQ book
Author Keenan, Sheila
Additional Contributors Malan, David
Publication New York: Penguin Workshop,[2019]©2019
Edition Mass Market
Extent of Item 105 pages
ISBN 9781524788421 (paperback)
Other Number pr02759125
General Notes "Color timeline inside!"--Cover.
Contents 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!
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
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.
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By Topic Frankenstein films--Juvenile literature--History and criticism
By Name Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft,1797-1851.Frankenstein--Criticism and interpretation
Frankenstein's monster
Frankenstein, Victor
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