The Phantom of the Opera

by Kate McMullan (Adapter), Gaston Leroux (Creator), Paul Jennis (Illustrator)

Erik has the voice of an angel, but the face of a monster. When he takes off his mask, people scream and run away! So he hides in the darkness below an opera house. There, he falls in love with a beautiful singer. She claims she loves him as well. But can anyone truly love... the Phantom of the Opera?

Adapted from the original for a juvenile audience.

Genres: Fiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Kate McMullan is an American children's book author.
She is the author of the Dragon Slayers' Academy series. She is married to author and illustrator James McMullan.

She also has books published under the name: Katy Hall.

Reviews

[Hazel · Rating 2 out of 5]

35% Good

What I thought of "The Phantom of the Opera": Blah blah blah.

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Author:Kate McMullan
Pages: 95
Ages: For anyone who wants to read a depressing and shallow story.

[Zev · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was actually my first introduction to "Phantom of the Opera" in general. I was ten years old or so, and loved it. As an adult now, I was curious how I'd receive it. It's a simplistic story with an interesting premise--Erik's POV--that is an excellent introduction for children. Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Bogess performed the stage musical at the Royal Albert Hall in 2011, and it is one of the most faithful and skillful versions. Highly recommended, since this book is such a quick read and makes me think of the stage show.

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good adaptation of the book by Gaston Leroux taken from the point of view of Erik the Phantom of the Opera. It has a few details that weren’t in the original book ,but it is extremely good. I read it with my little brother and he enjoyed it a lot. It is a great way to share the love of Phantom of the Opera with younger children and tweens.

[Breanna Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a way better adaptation for kids than the Great Illustrates Classics version. It's short and it's told from Erik's POV. If you've ever seen the Andrew Lloyd Webber show (or the movie based on it), you'll be surprised that this Erik is even more dramatic and full of feelings. I enjoyed this, but I think I'll actually have to read the original at some point.

[Jacquelyn Stevenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my very favorite musical/operas to read and watch!

[Noelle Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read out loud book. Read it in an hour and traded with kids reading too.

[Nora Hakim · Rating 4 out of 5]

very enjoyable story

[Hawra Alzayer · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was like wtf reading this like nothing makes sense,but it’s fictional anyway.

[Rose]

Read with M over breakfast 🎭

[lily b · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was cute, i liked the illustrations

[Christian Singer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good read for anybody, especially grade school, teens, and young adults. Learn to read body language and take time to understand those you date. Make sure they're happy in the relationship.

A deformed boy who never knew love and didn't even know his name grew up without love. People were afraid of him so he wore a mask to hide his deformities. The only thing that brought him joy was his beautiful singing voice. He finally finds a place he fits in. After much traveling, he settles into a job he's good at. There he finds a beautiful woman. He loves her and believes that she loves him, but things aren't as they appear. It's a sad tale about the most basic need: love.

[Genevieve Erlinger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some parts were exciting. Some parts were only OK. But I still liked the story.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The classic ghost story. Well done on Audible.

[Katie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I never knew it was such a depressing book.

[Jocelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simplified version of The Phantom of the Opera that I had to pick up mainly because of the illustrations. It now sits on my shelf with my other three editions of POTO.

[Foxglow · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great adaption of the original by Gaston Leroux.

[A. Mickey Perkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

An awesome adaptation of my favorite murderous genius.