Sách - Frankenstein - A Retelling by Helen Crawford-White (UK edition, paperback)

Ships from and sold by EXPERAL Singapore Publisher: Independent Alliance Origin: United Kingdom (Imported) ISBN 13: 9781800901773 Condition: Brandnew Binding: paperback Pages: 112 Dimensons: 198 x 130 x 30 | 400 (gram) ---------------------------------------- A young man's search for the spark of life leads him to a horrific experiment, which quickly turns monstrous ... A gripping and gruesome retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, brought to life for a new generation of readers by Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman. A thrilling gothic tale of hubris gone badly wrong. A young man’s search for the secret of the spark of life leads him to a horrific experiment in which he creates a gigantic creature from dismembered body parts. Rejected by his creator, the initially gentle creature turns monstrous when his desire to find companionship and love are thwarted. Tanya Landman revisits Mary Shelley’s classic Gothic horror story, bringing to life Dr Frankenstein and his monstrous creation in an accessible format that more readers can enjoy. Review Quote "Tanya Landman tackles the original voice and narrative so well that this gripping and accessible tale is so recognisable but still captivating in its own form." -- Emma Suffield Review Quote "[Tanya Landman] has handled this with great skill, bringing the granddaddy of science fiction horror to a new aunce!" -- Dan Smith Review Quote "Dyslexia-friendly and ultra-gripping, Tanya Landman’s retelling of Mary Shelley’s pioneering Frankenstein novel is the perfect gateway for readers to discover the power and magic of the dazzling original ... It’s lucid and sharp, evocative and emotional, but never veers from its purpose of delivering an accessible rendition of a complex book." -- LoveReading4Kids Review Quote "In the capable hands of Tanya Landman, Frankenstein becomes an accessible text for more readers than ever before. Tanya steers us thoughtfully through the most essential elements of the story, maintaining a clear, concise style whilst never losing track of Shelley's original essence of literary excellence." -- Scottish BookTrust's Book of the Month Review Quote "Retains all the power, menace and beauty of the original ... In [Landman's] hands, the story will reach and inspire readers of all abilities, and give them an understanding of and connection with of one of the most thrilling tales ever created." -- Books for Keeps A gripping and gruesome retelling of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein brought to life for a new generation of readers by Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman. Biographical Note Tanya Landman is renowned for her thought-provoking, prize-winning novels including the beautifully “deft and dark”, Carnegie Medal-winning Buffalo Soldier. In 2019 she the Scottish Teenage Book Prize for her critically acclaimed novella One Shot. Tanya says that she loves how writing allows her to daydream – something she was always in trouble for at school! On a dreary night in November my work came to its conclusion. It was one in the morning. Rain pattered against the windowpanes and my candle was nearly burnt out when I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open ... Victor Frankenstein intended to create a beautiful being. But the moment it breathes, he sees he has given life to a hideous monster. Creature and Creator are soon locked in a deadly struggle. But which of them is the real monster? Tanya Landman revisits Mary Shelley's classic Gothic horror story, bringing to life Dr Frankenstein and his monstrous creation in an accessible format that more readers can enjoy. Giá sản phẩm trên Tiki đã bao gồm thuế theo luật hiện hành. Bên cạnh đó, tuỳ vào loại sản phẩm, hình thức và địa chỉ giao hàng mà có thể phát sinh thêm chi phí khác như phí vận chuyển, phụ phí hàng cồng kềnh, thuế nhập khẩu (đối với đơn hàng giao từ nước ngoài có giá trị trên 1 triệu đồng).....