Frankenstein | The Story of a Mysterious Creation | Illustrated Classic for Kids

Frankenstein follows Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist whose desire to discover the secrets of life leads him to create a living being from assembled human parts. However, when the experiment succeeds, Victor is frightened by the creature he has brought to life and abandons it. Left alone and rejected because of its appearance, the creature struggles to understand humanity and longs for companionship and acceptance.

As the creature experiences repeated rejection and loneliness, its feelings of sadness gradually turn into anger and a desire for revenge against Victor. The story raises important questions about scientific ambition, responsibility and the way society treats those who are different.

Key Message: Knowledge and ambition should be balanced with responsibility, compassion and an understanding of the consequences that our actions can have on others.

• Title: Frankenstein
• Author: Mary Shelley
• ISBN-13: 9789381607787
• ISBN-10: 9381607788
• Publisher: Om Books International
• Series: Om Illustrated Classics
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Edition: Illustrated Abridged Classics
• Publication Year: 2013
• Pages: 240
• Recommended Age: 9–12 Years
• Genre: Children's Classics / Gothic Fiction / Science Fiction
• Country of Origin: India

Q1. Who wrote Frankenstein?

Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, one of the most influential classics of Gothic and early science fiction literature.

Q2. What is Frankenstein about?

The story follows Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a living being through a scientific experiment and then faces the consequences of abandoning his creation.

Q3. Who is Victor Frankenstein?

Victor Frankenstein is the ambitious scientist at the centre of the story who becomes determined to discover the secret of creating life.

Q4. Who is the creature in Frankenstein?

The creature is the living being created by Victor Frankenstein. Although Victor fears and rejects it, the creature longs for companionship and acceptance.

Q5. What themes does Frankenstein explore?

The story explores ambition, scientific responsibility, isolation, rejection, compassion, identity, revenge and the consequences of one's actions.

Q6. Is this the complete original version of Frankenstein?

No. This edition is an illustrated abridged adaptation designed to make Mary Shelley's classic more accessible to younger readers.

Q7. Does this edition include illustrations?

Yes. The book is part of the Om Illustrated Classics series and includes illustrations that complement the story.