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Frankenstein: A Retelling [Minkštas viršelis]

4.01/5 (153 ratings by Goodreads)
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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 112 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 198x130x12 mm, weight: 180 g
  • Serija: Classic Retellings
  • Išleidimo metai: 05-Jan-2023
  • Leidėjas: Barrington Stoke Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 1800901771
  • ISBN-13: 9781800901773
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 112 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 198x130x12 mm, weight: 180 g
  • Serija: Classic Retellings
  • Išleidimo metai: 05-Jan-2023
  • Leidėjas: Barrington Stoke Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 1800901771
  • ISBN-13: 9781800901773
A gripping and gruesome retelling of Mary Shelleys Frankenstein brought to life for a new generation of readers by Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman.





A thrilling gothic tale of hubris gone badly wrong. A young mans search for the secret of the spark of life leads him to a horrific experiment in which he creates a gigantic creature from dismembered body parts. Rejected by his creator, the initially gentle creature turns monstrous when his desire to find companionship and love are thwarted. Tanya Landman revisits Mary Shelleys classic Gothic horror story, bringing to life Dr Frankenstein and his monstrous creation in an accessible format that more readers can enjoy.





Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.

Recenzijos

"Tanya Landman tackles the original voice and narrative so well that this gripping and accessible tale is so recognisable but still captivating in its own form." Emma Suffield



"[ Tanya Landman] has handled this with great skill, bringing the granddaddy of science fiction horror to a new audience!" Dan Smith



"Dyslexia-friendly and ultra-gripping, Tanya Landmans retelling of Mary Shelleys pioneering Frankenstein novel is the perfect gateway for readers to discover the power and magic of the dazzling original Its lucid and sharp, evocative and emotional, but never veers from its purpose of delivering an accessible rendition of a complex book." LoveReading4Kids



"In the capable hands of Tanya Landman, Frankenstein becomes an accessible text for more readers than ever before. Tanya steers us thoughtfully through the most essential elements of the story, maintaining a clear, concise style whilst never losing track of Shelley's original essence of literary excellence." Scottish BookTrust's Book of the Month



"Retains all the power, menace and beauty of the original In [ Landman's] hands, the story will reach and inspire readers of all abilities, and give them an understanding of and connection with of one of the most thrilling tales ever created." Books for Keeps

Daugiau informacijos

(Dyslexia-friendly)
Tanya Landman is renowned for her thought-provoking, prize-winning novels including the beautifully deft and dark, Carnegie Medal-winning Buffalo Soldier. In 2019 she won the Scottish Teenage Book Prize for her critically acclaimed novella One Shot. Tanya says that she loves how writing allows her to daydream something she was always in trouble for at school! She lives in Devon with her sons, a Siamese cat and two Labradors.