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Book Synopsis: “Both timely and terrifying.” —Gregory Macguire, New York Times–bestselling author of Wicked
Pairing free verse with over three hundred pages of black-and-white watercolor illustrations, Mary’s Monster is a unique and stunning biography of Mary Shelley, the pregnant teenage runaway who became one of the greatest authors of all time.
Legend is correct that Mary Shelley began penning Frankenstein in answer to a dare to write a ghost story. What most people don’t know, however, is that the seeds of her novel had been planted long before that night. By age nineteen, she had been disowned by her family, was living in scandal with a married man, and had lost her baby daughter just days after her birth. Mary poured her grief, pain, and passion into the powerful book still revered two hundred years later, and in Mary’s Monster, author/illustrator Lita Judge has poured her own passion into a gorgeous book that pays tribute to the life of this incredible author.
A 2019 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book
A 2019 Amelia Bloomer Project Book
This title has Common Core connections.
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Are you ready to immerse yourself in the captivating life of Mary Shelley? Look no further than "Mary's Monster: Love, Madness, and How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein". This unique biography, featuring a mesmerizing combination of free verse and breathtaking watercolor illustrations, uncovers the untold story of a pregnant teenage runaway who went on to become one of the greatest authors of all time.
While it's no secret that Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein as a response to a dare, what you might not know is that the roots of her iconic novel had already taken hold in the depths of her tumultuous life. At just nineteen years old, Mary had already faced disownment by her family, scandalous love affairs, and the heartbreaking loss of her infant daughter. In "Mary's Monster", author/illustrator Lita Judge delves deep into the well of Mary's grief, pain, and passion, unveiling the incredible journey that gave birth to this timeless literary masterpiece.
Get ready to be transported to 19th-century England as you turn the pages of this remarkable book. An NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book and an Amelia Bloomer Project Book for 2019, "Mary's Monster" is not only a captivating read, but also a valuable educational resource. With its Common Core connections, this biography is a perfect fit for any learning environment, enhancing both history and literature lessons.
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