| Frankenstein: A Graphic Novel Contributor(s): Shelley, Mary (Author), Burgan, Michael (Retold by), Calero, Dennis (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1496500288 ISBN-13: 9781496500281 Publisher: Stone Arch Books OUR PRICE: $7.64 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - General - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Science Fiction - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2014018955 |
| Lexile Measure: 300 |
| Series: Graphic Revolve: Common Core Editions |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" (0.35 lbs) 72 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 116527 Reading Level: 3.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A young scientist has created a living being out of dead flesh and bone. His creation, however, turns out to be a frightful monster Now, Victor Frankenstein must stop his creation before the monster's loneliness turns to violence. These reader-favorite tiles are now updated for enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic new covers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Shelley, Mary: - Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin was born August 30, 1797, in London, England. Her parents were both writers but sadly, her mother died while Mary was a baby. After being homeschooled as a child, Mary fell in love at a young age. At 16, she married Percy Shelley and changed her name to Mary Shelley. In 1816, the couple traveled to Switzerland for the summer. While there, Shelley and other writers decided to have a ghost story contest. Shelley started writing Frankenstein. Published in 1818, the novel still frightens people nearly 200 years later.Calero, Dennis: - Dennis Calero is the award-winning artist of Marvel Comics' X Men Noir, X-Factor as well as previous Stone Arch titles in Frankenstein and the Invisible Man. He was educated at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.Burgan, Michael: - Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie. |