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Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library!One of the most iconic monsters of all time comes to life in our What Is the Story Of? series.From his origins in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, through his many movie portrayals in the twentieth century, Frankenstein is one of the most recognizable characters in the world. His iconic look is a go-to Halloween costume for kids and adults alike. But how did the mad scientist and his creation become so popular? Author Sheila Keenan explains his spooky origin story, the history of the movies, and what lies ahead for this monstrous creature.
About the Author
SHEILA KEENAN is an established author of fiction and nonfiction, including I SPY THE ILLUMINATI EYE: What's the Big Secret? ; the Eisner-nominated graphic novel, DOGS OF WAR; AS THE CROW FLIES, a picture book collaboration with her artist-husband Kevin Duggan; and O SAY CAN YOU SEE? America's Symbols, Landmarks, and Inspiring Words, among others. She also collaborated with David Macaulay on his HOW IT WORKS series of beginning readers:TOILET; JET: EYE: and CASTLE and is the author of biographies in the Harper I Can Read series: JOHN F. KENNEDY the BRAVE and BEN FRANKLIN THINKS BIG. She lives in New York City and you can visit her at www.sheilakeenan.com
