Gothic Literature is a favourite topic in Key Stage Three English. Dracula, Frankenstein, Edgar Allen Poe… there are so many classic texts to discover. For some children, these texts can be quite challenging with unfamiliar language and a style they just aren’t used to. Often, reading another version of their class text helps children build a clearer picture of the plot and characters and makes theses classics more accessible. Frankenstein by historical fiction expert Tanya Landman is a perfect choice for supporting children as they delve into the world of classic literature.
Still a challenging text with language of the time, this version of Frankenstein is shorter and clearer but just as engaging as the original. Captain Walton listens to Victor Frankenstein tell his grusome story. Themes of morality, love, science vs nature, monstrosity and destruction run through this chilling tale.
“Beautiful? Great God! He was monstrous. His yellow skin barely covered his muscles and the arteries beneath. His hair was glossy black, his teeth pearl white – a horrid contrast with his watery eyes, his shrivelled complexion, his thin straight lips.
I had worked for two years to give this creature life, depriving myself of rest and health. Now that I had finished, the glory of my dream vanished. Horror and disgust filled my heart. In panic I rushed from the room.”
Published by Barrington Stoke, this version of this well-known story contains dyslexia-friendly font, spacing and page tint as well as careful vocabulary choice. It will help teachers support all learners in their classes and provides parents with a practical way to help their children develop their understanding at home.
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