Gris Grimly's Frankenstein

Mary Shelley

Cover of Gris Grimly's Frankenstein

Gris Grimly's Frankenstein

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Shelley

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Lightning cracks through the dark sky as Victor Frankenstein breathes life into his strange creation. The monster's eyes snap open, filled with both wonder and fear. But what will happen when this new life begins to search for its place in a world that might not welcome it?

Themes

MonstersHorror storiesAdventureClassic LiteratureFriendship

Quick Assessment

Gris Grimly's Frankenstein is a graphic novel adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic tale, designed for readers aged 9 to 12. It combines the original 1818 text with vivid, full-color illustrations that highlight both the eerie and emotional aspects of the story. Parents should note the presence of horror themes and moments of suspense appropriate for middle-grade readers comfortable with classic gothic fiction.

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

Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Loneliness
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
ISBN
9780061862984
Pages
208
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

MonstersCartoons and ComicsFrankensteinHorror Stories