Genre: Historical Fiction
# of Pages: 298
RAC: Yes
Iowa High School Award Winner 2013-2014
In this prequel to Frankenstein, Victor desperately tries to find a cure for his twin, Konrad, when he mysteriously falls ill. They had always had a spirited rivalry in everything in life, including their mutual interest in the young girl who lives with their family, but despite all the competition Victor simply cannot imagine life without Konrad. He decides to seek the help of an eccentric scientist in the area who believes he can find the Elixir of Life. There are many tasks to complete in order to acquire the ingredients for this mixture and Victor must make many difficult decisions in order to try and save his brother. What is Victor willing to give up in order to save Konrad?
The tasks Victor must complete in order to gather the materials for Konrad’s cure are exciting, dangerous, and in many cases frightening. Readers will enjoy the journey as Victor tries to save his brother, while also harboring feelings for Konrad’s girlfriend. The ending is exciting and leads into a sequel. This title is a hard sell for students who do not like historical fiction, but once they start it they find it is a wild adventure they want to take.
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