This Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein

$14.39

Hardcover
Publish Date: August 2011
Language: English
Reading Level: 4.9
EAN: 9781442403154

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Overview

Victor and Konrad are the twin brothers Frankenstein. They are nearly inseparable. Growing up, their lives are filled with imaginary adventures…until the day their adventures turn all too real.

They stumble upon The Dark Library, and secret books of alchemy and ancient remedies are discovered. Father forbids that they ever enter the room again, but this only peaks Victor’s curiosity more. When Konrad falls gravely ill, Victor is not be satisfied with the various doctors his parents have called in to help. He is drawn back to The Dark Library where he uncovers an ancient formula for the Elixir of Life. Elizabeth, Henry, and Victor immediately set out to find assistance in a man who was once known for his alchemical works to help create the formula.

Determination and the unthinkable outcome of losing his brother spur Victor on in the quest for the three ingredients that will save Konrads life. After scaling the highest trees in the Strumwald, diving into the deepest lake caves, and sacrificing one’s own body part, the three fearless friends risk their lives to save another.

Details

Pages: 304
Dimensions: 8.59 x 5.82 x 1.05 in
Lexile Score: 690
Interest Level: Upper Grade (UG)
Point Value: 11
ISBN: 1442403152

Awards

2014 Evergreen Young Adult Book Award - Nominee (Young Adult)
2014 Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee (Tween)
2014 Iowa Teen Award - Nominee (Young Adult)
2014 Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee (High School)
2014 Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee (Intermediate/Grades 7-9)
2013 Manitoba Young Readers Choice Award - Nominee (Young Readers)
2012 Isinglass Teen Read Award - Nominee (Grades 6-8)
2012 Tayshas Reading - Commended (Young Adult)
2012 Texas Lone Star Reading List - Commended (Young Adult)
2012 Young Adult Canadian Book Award - Finalist (Young Adult)
2011 Bram Stoker Awards - Nominee (Young Adult)
2011 Governor General's Literary Awards - Finalist (Children's Literature)