Frankenstein (Unabridged Classics)

Mary Shelley

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Frankenstein (Unabridged Classics)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Shelley

Illustrated by Scott McKowen

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The cold, crackling thunder shakes the laboratory as strange breath hisses from lifeless lips. A scientist’s daring experiment sparks life from shadows and sparks, but the creature that awakens is more than he bargained for. What happens when the line between genius and nightmare blurs?

Themes

Classic fictionHorror / Ghost StoriesScience & NatureEthicsIdentity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This unabridged classic novel explores themes of scientific discovery, creation, and the consequences of playing God. Suitable for teens aged 13 and up, the story contains elements of horror and emotional intensity, including fear and anxiety. Parents should be aware of mature themes such as isolation and ethical dilemmas inherent in the narrative.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Loneliness Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

224 pages
ISBN
9781402743382
Pages
224
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Company
Published
November 1, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

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People

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851)Victor Frankenstein (Fictitious character)Frankenstein's Monster (Fictitious character)

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