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Frankenstein: Introduced by Benjamin Zephaniah (Bloomsbury Classics)

Frankenstein: Introduced by Benjamin Zephaniah (Bloomsbury Classics)

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (Author), Benjamin Zephaniah (Foreword), Benjamin Zephaniah (Foreword), Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

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Synopsis

In his private laboratory, Dr. Henry Frankenstein experiments with the scientific forces behind the creation and preservation of life. Finally, with the help of his assistant, Frankenstein assembles a living being from parts of unearthed corpses. But, the dire and terrifying consequences of giving it life are beyond his imagination in this chilling, gothic tale of a creature that inflicts murder on the human race.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 224
 Edition: New
 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 07 Aug 2006
ISBN 10: 0747587515
ISBN 13: 9780747587514
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
 Book Overview: Foreword by bestselling author Benjamin Zephaniah on why you should read this book. Frankenstein is featured on the national curriculum Fresh and accessible information in a fun newspaper format at the back of the book including, for example, a brief author biography, breaking news, fashions of the time, gossip column about key figures of the day and a round-up of facts to impress teachers and friends with - all perfect background material for both general interest and teacher use.

Author Bio
Mary Shelley was born Mary Woolstonecraft Godwin in London in 1797 and died in 1851. She was married to Percy Bysshe Shelley. In the summer of 1816 the couple went to Lake Geneva to stay near Lord Byron. It was here that Mary found the inspiration to begin her gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein. Mary's other novels include The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck, Falkner, The Last Man, and Maria. When Mary died she was a recognised novelist and the success of Frankenstein continues to endure today. Benjamin Zephaniah is a British Rastafarian writer and dub poet. He is well known for his first book of poems, Pen Rhythm as well as his album Rasta which featured a tribute to Nelson Mandela. His novels for young adults include Face, Refugee Boy and Gangsta Rap. Benjamin lives in London.