{"product_id":"this-monstrous-thing-isbn-9780062382788","title":"This Monstrous Thing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wildly creative, critically acclaimed retelling of \u003cem\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eCinder\u003c\/em\u003e by Marissa Meyer and the Yellow Brick War series by Danielle Page. Now available in paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the resurrection does not go as planned, and Oliver returns more monster than man. Even worse, the novel \u003cem\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/em\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003eA remarkable debut from Mackenzi Lee, a writer to watch both in print and on Twitter. | \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":44888287477989,"sku":"NP9780062382788","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062382788.jpg?v=1730228731","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/this-monstrous-thing-isbn-9780062382788","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}