Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Abridged for Young Readers
By Lucy Strange and Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
A lonely scientist creates a gentle monster—but what will rejection teach it to become?
Genres
What is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Abridged for Young Readers about?
Young scientist Victor Frankenstein, driven by ambition, creates a living being from stitched-together body parts. However, his creation—a towering, hideous monster with the innocent soul of a newborn—is spurned by its creator and society. Rejected and alone, the gentle creature turns to vengeance, leading to a tragic tale of ambition, responsibility, and the consequences of playing god.
About the author
Lucy Strange is a British author who loves writing magical and mysterious stories for children. She is known for her book 'The Secret of Nightingale Wood', which has been enjoyed by many young readers. Lucy enjoys exploring old houses and countryside, and her adventures often inspire the exciting tales she creates.
Pages
240 pages
Reading age
Older Junior (10-15)
This edition
2025
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