A wildly creative Gothic fantasy retelling of Frankenstein, This Monstrous Thing is a wholly new reimagining of the classic novel by Mary Shelley and is perfect for fans of retellings such as Cinder by Marissa Meyer, fantasy by Libba Bray and Cassandra Clare, and alternative history by Scott Westerfeld.

In an alternative fantasy world where some men are made from clockwork parts and carriages are steam powered, Alasdair Finch, a young mechanic, does the unthinkable after his brother dies: he uses clockwork pieces to bring Oliver back from the dead.

But the resurrection does not go as planned, and Oliver returns more monster than man. Even worse, the novel Frankenstein is published and the townsfolk are determined to find the real-life doctor and his monster. With few places to turn for help, the dangers may ultimately bring the brothers together--or ruin them forever.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Published: 09/22/2015
ISBN: 9780062382771
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 1.50d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 06/08/2015
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2015
School Library Journal 08/01/2015 pg. 106
Booklist 09/01/2015 pg. 109
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2015 pg. 109
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2015
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2015 - Recommended - Hard To Beat

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 190345 / This Monstrous Thing
Reading Level: 5.6 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 13