{"product_id":"this-monstrous-thing-isbn-9780062382771","title":"This Monstrous Thing","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wildly creative Gothic fantasy retelling of \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThis Monstrous Thing\u003c\/i\u003e is a wholly new reimagining of the classic novel by Mary Shelley and is perfect for fans of retellings such as \u003ci\u003eCinder\u003c\/i\u003e by Marissa Meyer, fantasy by Libba Bray and Cassandra Clare, and alternative history by Scott Westerfeld.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an alternative steampunk 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the resurrection does not go as planned, and Oliver returns more monster than man. Even worse, the novel \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Frankenstein Retelling:\u003c\/b\u003e A wholly new reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic, where young mechanic Alasdair Finch uses forbidden science to bring his brother, Oliver, back from the grave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYA Historical Fantasy:\u003c\/b\u003e Step into an alternative 1818 Geneva, a city of steam-powered carriages where men with clockwork parts are both a marvel and a menace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Monstrous Secret:\u003c\/b\u003e When the resurrection goes wrong, Oliver returns as something more monster than man, forcing the brothers to conceal the shocking truth of what Alasdair has done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Dangerous Obsession:\u003c\/b\u003e The publication of a certain gothic novel ignites a real-life monster hunt, and the townsfolk are determined to find the truth behind the fiction—at any cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003eIn 1818 Geneva, men built with clockwork parts live hidden away from society, cared for only by illegal mechanics called Shadow Boys. Two years ago, Shadow Boy Alasdair Finch's life shattered to bits. His brother, Oliver—dead. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis sweetheart, Mary—gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis chance to break free of Geneva—lost. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeartbroken and desperate, Alasdair does the unthinkable: he brings Oliver back from the dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut putting back together a broken life is more difficult than mending bones and adding clockwork pieces. Oliver returns more monster than man, and Alasdair's horror further damages the already troubled relationship. Then comes the publication of Frankenstein, and the city intensifies its search for Shadow Boys, aiming to discover the real-life doctor and his monster. Alasdair finds refuge with his idol, the brilliant Dr. Geisler, who may offer him a way to escape the dangerous present and his guilt-ridden past, but at a horrible price only Oliver can pay. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by Mary Shelley's classic novel, Mackenzi Lee's dark yet redemptive debut is part fantasy, part Gothic horror, and ultimately the story of two brothers who might just keep each other human.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eThe old and new are woven together in language and theme creating a solid tale that explores what it means to be human. Part homage to a sci-fi original, part re-imagining, plenty of teen torment and trouble—an absorbing read. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLee’s accomplished first novel envisions an early-19th-century Geneva where clockwork technology is common yet controversial. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compelling and brave retelling of the first science fiction novel. A secret history, a love story, something both old and new. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eScott Westerfeld, author of Zeroes and Uglies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMackenzi Lee’s This Monstrous Thing is simply beautiful.  It pulses with electricity, mystery, and heart and brings to life one of my all time favorite tales with an unexpected twist. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDanielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of Dorothy Must Die and The Wicked Will Rise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA richly imagined tale of two brothers and a dark science that twists everything I thought I knew about Frankenstein. A monstrously good read! - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMegan Shepherd, author of The Madman’s Daughter series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn her debut, Lee has crafted an intriguing premise that will easily satisfy gothic horror and steampunk fans. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRetellings of classics can be hit-or-miss undertakings, but in Lee’s masterful prose, this macabre novel is charged with unmistakable signs of life. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly imagined and ingeniously plotted, this version incorporates quotations from Shelley’s text while updating the perennial questions of the original regarding how far is too far when it comes to meddling in the affairs of life and death. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe adeptly paced and well-written story reveals the troubled relationship between two brothers and how their choices can either destroy or make them stronger. Full of action, mystery, and suspense, this reimagined classic will not disappoint readers of gothic, steampunk, and historical fiction. A satisfying tribute to Shelley’s monster tale. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888788959461,"sku":"NP9780062382771","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062382771.jpg?v=1730229834","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/this-monstrous-thing-isbn-9780062382771","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}