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.

"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 "[Tanya Landman] has handled this with great skill, bringing the granddaddy of science fiction horror to a new audience!" – Dan Smith "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 "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 "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