Frankenstein

by Deborah Tempest (Adapter), Andy Hopkins (Editor), Jocelyn Potter (Editor)

Book by Shelley, Mary

Genres: Classics

55 pages, Paperback

Published January 22, 2001

Reviews

[Andy Hickman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Frankenstein, Deborah Tempest
Delightful retelling, reminding me of subtle nuances in the story, example, "I prefer to sleep, because in my dreams I see my old friends."
Charming illustrations. 4 stars because, hey, it's Frankenstein

[Milia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cant wait to read the full version

[Stefanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not like the movies -- but so much better!

A surprising, moving read. This is, from what I can gather, the original 1818 version. My physical copy, which I believe to be the 1831 version, is somewhat different. I haven't read that one through yet, but, I ma going to read it next and see how many differences I can find.
The narration is EXCELLENT, and really does a wonderful job differentiating between characters. Interestingly, Frankenstein's voice has colors of the monster's voice at the end, and I wonder if it was intentional. Masterfully done, if so, bc you can HEAR the transition in Frankenstein's voice as he... ... goes through his experiences in the novel.
Highly recommend this version! LOVED it!

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good retelling of Frankenstein, geared towards English learners, but good also for children who are not yet able to handle tackling the original text. My son and I read this aloud together, and he and I really enjoyed the beautiful watercolor illustrations that accompanied this edition. My son also had great compassion for the monster creating, understanding why the monster felt the way he did. If only his creator had loved him instead of rejecting him! My son understood that sometimes we make people who they are by how we treat them.

[Atsushi Yamamoto · Rating 5 out of 5]

1. Mary Shelley, Penguin Readers, Level 3

2. 6/24=50min
6/25=50min
6/26=20min
Total=120min

3. scientist-create-monster-poor-evil-love-kill

4. Can you make a friend of monsters?
- Yes, I can. If they are kind, I want to become friend of them.

5. This book was really interesting. I've heard the name 'Frankenstein', but I didn't know much about him. I've thought that he was just an ugly man. However, I understood that he was very kind man at first. I learned how love is important.

[Nagisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

1. Penguin level2
2. 70minutes
3. Monster death running away dislike kill believe
4. I didn't expect this story what will happen next, so I like it.
There are a lot more death than I expect.
This story is not just strange story, it includes trust of monster for franchen.
5. I didn't know that the monster name isn't franken. I had knew just about it of this story. I could realize this story is more interesting than I have expected. I became to want to watch the movie.

[Koji Kuno · Rating 3 out of 5]

Frankenstein Author Mary Shelly Publisher Penguin reader level3

60minites

1letter 2north pole 3eye 4crazy 5geneva 6william 7Elizabeth

Q1 If you created monster, what kind of monsters would you like to creat??
A1 I would like to creat robot of houseworker.

Q2Maim character love subject of science
What kind of subjects do you like?
I like English and PE.

[Vika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting story about responsibility for things we are doing. I think, you become responsible for what you have made. I think, that Frankenstein was coward. He could save some people if he told the true...

[Roaa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Umm an easy book for beginners and had similarly idea to other Frankenstein's book .

[joao.h · Rating 1 out of 5]

Worst book ever. Victor frankenstein is the stupidest person ever. Good god, I don’t know how I finished that book.