Frankenstein: "A Gothic Classic Abridged for Kids — Victor's Creature Awakens in an Illustrated Retelling of Mary Shelley's Timeless Tale (Ages 712)"

FRANKENSTEIN A Gothic Classic Abridged for Kids - Victor's Creature Awakens in an Illustrated Tale of Courage and Belonging (Ages 7-12). High on a lonely hilltop, above a village fast asleep, young Victor Frankenstein is about to do something no one has ever done before - bring life to something that was never alive. What he creates is not the monster the world fears, but a gentle, misunderstood soul, desperate for friendship in a world too quickly to judge him by his appearance. As Victor grapples with the weight of his discovery and the creature searches for a place to belong, their paths lead through flickering laboratory nights- resolved not with violence, but with courage and honesty. This beautifully illustrated, thoughtfully abridged edition brings Mary Shelley's timeless gothic classic to young readers, gently reworking its darker moments into an age-appropriate story about empathy, courage, and belonging - without losing the eerie wonder that makes it unforgettable. What's Inside: - A faithful but age-appropriate retelling of Mary Shelley's gothic classic, adapted for readers ages 7-12- Atmospheric black-and-white Victorian pen-and-ink illustrations throughout- Softened, non-frightening pacing with a hopeful, friendship-centered ending- A tense village chase resolved through courage rather than fear- Chapter structure ideal for confident independent readers and family read-alouds- A spine-tingling first introduction to gothic classic literature - thrilling enough to keep pages turning, gentle enough for bedtime A gentle introduction to a literary legend - perfect for young readers ready for their first gothic adventure. Part of the Fable & Folklore Classics series by KD Stories