{"product_id":"this-monstrous-thing-9780062382788","title":"This Monstrous Thing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wildly creative, critically acclaimed retelling of \u003cem\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eCinder\u003c\/em\u003e by Marissa Meyer and the Yellow Brick War series by Danielle Page. Now available in paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the resurrection does not go as planned, and Oliver returns more monster than man. Even worse, the novel \u003cem\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003eA remarkable debut from Mackenzi Lee, a writer to watch both in print and on Twitter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLee, Mackenzi:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMackenzi Lee holds a BA in history and an MFA from Simmons College in writing for children and young adults. Her short fiction and nonfiction has appeared in Atlas Obscura, the \u003cem\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCrixeo\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem\u003eNewport Review\u003c\/em\u003e, among others. Her debut novel, \u003cem\u003eThis Monstrous Thing\u003c\/em\u003e, won the PEN New England-Susan P. Bloom Children's Book Discovery Award. Her second book, \u003cem\u003eThe Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue\u003c\/em\u003e, was a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller and an ABA bestseller, earned five starred reviews, was a #1 Indie Next Pick, and received a 2018 Stonewall Book Award Honor and a New England Book Award. She loves Diet Coke, sweater weather, and Star Wars. On a perfect day, she can be found enjoying all three. She currently calls Boston home, where she works as an independent bookstore manager and pets every dog she meets. www.mackenzilee.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Collins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50644438221074,"sku":"9780062382788","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bcba62f7-3e28-4317-bf5b-ed53da185143.jpg?v=1733110247","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/this-monstrous-thing-9780062382788","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}