Mary Shelley

Written in 1816 when she was only nineteen Mary Shelly's novel of "The Modern Prometheus" chillingly dramatized the dangerous potential of life begotten upon a laboratory table. A frightening creation myth for our own time, Frankenstein remains one of the greatest horror stories ever written and is an undisputed classic of its kind. 206 pages. Soft cover.

Introduce your children to the classics with Edcon's abridged and adapted storybooks. With grade-appropriate vocabulary, "preview question" about the chapter, illustrations, "comprehension check" multiple choice questions, vocabulary check exercises, a list of words with definitions and example sentences to ensure confidence, each chapter will help to improve reading skills. In addition, children will discover the storylines of favorite stories and gain an appreciation for the fun reading can be. Level 2. 72 pages, softcover, answers included.