This Monstrous Thing by Mackenzi Lee (English) Paperback Book

Description: This Monstrous Thing by Mackenzi Lee Includes excerpt from The gentlemans guide to vice and virtue. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This wildly creative, critically acclaimed retelling of Frankenstein is perfect for fans of Cinder by Marissa Meyer and the Yellow Brick War series by Danielle Page. Now available in paperback.In 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.But the resurrection does not go as planned, and Oliver returns more monster than man. Even worse, the novel Frankenstein 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. A remarkable debut from Mackenzi Lee, a writer to watch both in print and on Twitter. Notes A creative Gothic fantasy retelling of the classic novel, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley. Author Biography Mackenzi Lee holds a BA in history and an MFA from Simmons College in writing for children and young adults. She loves Diet Coke, sweater weather, and Star Wars. On a perfect day, she can be found enjoying all three. She currently lives in Boston, where she works as a bookseller and almost never reanimates corpses. Almost. Review The 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. -- Kirkus Reviews Lees accomplished first novel envisions an early-19th-century Geneva where clockwork technology is common yet controversial. -- Publishers Weekly The 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 Shelleys monster tale. -- School Library Journal A compelling and brave retelling of the first science fiction novel. A secret history, a love story, something both old and new. -- Scott Westerfeld, author of Zeroes and Uglies Mackenzi Lees 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. -- Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of Dorothy Must Die and The Wicked Will Rise A richly imagined tale of two brothers and a dark science that twists everything I thought I knew about Frankenstein. A monstrously good read! -- Megan Shepherd, author of The Madmans Daughter series In her debut, Lee has crafted an intriguing premise that will easily satisfy gothic horror and steampunk fans. -- Booklist Retellings of classics can be hit-or-miss undertakings, but in Lees masterful prose, this macabre novel is charged with unmistakable signs of life. -- The Horn Book Richly imagined and ingeniously plotted, this version incorporates quotations from Shelleys 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. -- Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Review Quote The 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. -- Kirkus Reviews Lees accomplished first novel envisions an early-19th-century Geneva where clockwork technology is common yet controversial. -- Publishers Weekly The 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 Shelleys monster tale. -- School Library Journal A compelling and brave retelling of the first science fiction novel. A secret history, a love story, something both old and new. -- Scott Westerfeld, author of Zeroes and Uglies Mackenzi Lees 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. -- Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of Dorothy Must Die and The Wicked Will Rise A richly imagined tale of two brothers and a dark science that twists everything I thought I knew about Frankenstein. A monstrously good read! -- Megan Shepherd, author of The Madmans Daughter series In her debut, Lee has crafted an intriguing premise that will easily satisfy gothic horror and steampunk fans. -- Booklist Retellings of classics can be hit-or-miss undertakings, but in Lees masterful prose, this macabre novel is charged with unmistakable signs of life. -- The Horn Book Richly imagined and ingeniously plotted, this version incorporates quotations from Shelleys 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. -- Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Details ISBN0062382780 Author Mackenzi Lee Pages 400 Year 2017 ISBN-10 0062382780 ISBN-13 9780062382788 Format Paperback Audience Age 13 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Media Book DEWEY 813.6 Imprint Katherine Tegen Books Publication Date 2017-06-29 Language English UK Release Date 2017-06-29 US Release Date 2017-06-29 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alternative 9780062382795 Audience Childrens (6-12) AU Release Date 2017-08-10 NZ Release Date 2017-08-10 Imprint US Katherine Tegen Books Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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