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Synopsis
When his grieving father orders the destruction of the Dark Library, Victor retrieves a book in which he finds the promise of not just communicating with the dead, but entering their realm, and soon he, Elizabeth, and Henry are in the spirit world of Chateau Frankenstein, creating and growing a body.
Is Such wicked intent appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This dark fantasy prequel to Frankenstein follows young Victor as he attempts to bring back the dead using forbidden magic. Contains themes of necromancy, grief, and the dangerous consequences of forbidden knowledge, with moderate supernatural peril and dark atmosphere.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, death of parent, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to this gothic tale of a brilliant young man who discovers dangerous magic that might let him communicate with—and resurrect—the dead.