A review by taun
She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein, by Felicita Sala, Lynn Fulton
4.0
Storms rage as the year without a summer drags on, & Mary Shelley's monster begins to take shape on the pages before her.
A children's story outlining the more major points of Mary's life & her creation of 'Frankenstein'. This children's book introduces the younger reader to Mary's summer at the cottage of Lord Byron, the challenge issued forth to ward off boredom & the resulting horror that comes forth through the creativity & determination of Shelley's mind.
I enjoyed the illustrations, but would likely say that they're more suited to older/less timid children. The creation of 'Frankenstein' is laid out here with some common misconceptions (for the sake of a short story, possibly), in that it takes place as a result of a challenge, all in one sitting. This doesn't take away from the introduction of Shelley, or her creation of one of the most influential books of the 19th century & on.
A children's story outlining the more major points of Mary's life & her creation of 'Frankenstein'. This children's book introduces the younger reader to Mary's summer at the cottage of Lord Byron, the challenge issued forth to ward off boredom & the resulting horror that comes forth through the creativity & determination of Shelley's mind.
I enjoyed the illustrations, but would likely say that they're more suited to older/less timid children. The creation of 'Frankenstein' is laid out here with some common misconceptions (for the sake of a short story, possibly), in that it takes place as a result of a challenge, all in one sitting. This doesn't take away from the introduction of Shelley, or her creation of one of the most influential books of the 19th century & on.