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Author:

Keenan, Sheila, author.

Title:

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

Publisher:

Penguin Workshopan imprint of Penguin Random House LLC,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

105 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

Subject:

Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft,--1797-1851.--Frankenstein--Juvenile literature.
Frankenstein, Victor--(Fictitious character)--Juvenile literature.
Frankenstein's Monster--(Fictitious character)--Juvenile literature.
Frankenstein films--History and criticism--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

Malan, David, illustrator.

Notes:

"An official Who HQ book"--Cover. "Who HQ. Your headquarters for history. Who? What? Where?"--Back cover. "Color timeline inside!"-- cover. Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-105).

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!

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.

Series:

What is--?

ISBN:

1524788430
9781524788438
1524788422
9781524788421

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1074376385

LCCN:

2019019552

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