Author: Visirin, Lia
For National Curriculum Key Stage 2
Published on 12 March 2026 by Hachette Children's Group (Franklin Watts Ltd) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Classics Retold' series.
Hardback | 96 pages
136 x 207 x 14 | 256g
Beautifully simple abridged versions of the Classics for a young new audience. In this story retelling Mary Shelley's original text, Victor Frankenstein embarks on a dangerous experiment to recreate a human being ... with terrifying results! Enter the world of literary classics with these expertly retold chapter books for young readers. Atmospheric and evocative colour artwork accompanies accessible text in a dyslexia friendly-font. Extra features include a short biography of Mary Shelley, plus some extra facts and comprehension exercises at the back of the book to help students study the text in more depth. A brilliant edition for all classrooms and perfect for readers age 7+.
Books to collect in this series: Dracula; Frankenstein; Jane Eyre; Oliver Twist; Journey to the Centre of the Earth; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

