Frankenstein

by Adam Woog

Dr. Frankenstein's monster is perhaps the best-known figures in horror. Though born long before, his most famous incarnation was in the 1931 movie that created Boris Karloff's violent but child-like monster. The making of the film, and the science and history behind it, enhance an appreciation of this famous story.

48 pages, Library Binding

First published January 6, 2006

About the author

Adam Woog, a native Seattleite and lifelong visitor to the locks, has written dozens of books for children, young adults, and adults. He has a special interest in biography and history, and several of his books focus on Pacific Northwest topics.

Reviews

[R · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet kids version of the novel, the 1931 movie, other movie/book adaptations and Frankenstein in pop culture. Definitely for kids (paraphrase: Mary Shelley was staying with her friends Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron and they decided to write some ghost stories.)

[Greta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent y/a book covers making of the movie Frankenstein, Frankenstein and science, and modern connections to Frankenstein