Evergreen Young Adult Book Award
2014 · Young Adult · Nominee
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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.
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.
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Grand Canyon Reader Award
2014 · Tween · Nominee
Green Mountain Book Award
2014 · Grades 9-12 · Nominee
Iowa Teen Award
2014 · Young Adult · Nominee
Virginia Readers Choice Award
2014 · High School · Nominee
Young Reader's Choice Award
2014 · Intermediate/Grades 7-9 · Nominee
Manitoba Young Readers Choice Award
2013 · Young Readers · Nominee
Isinglass Teen Read Award
2012 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Tayshas Reading
2012 · Young Adult · Commended
Texas Lone Star Reading List
2012 · Young Adult · Commended
Young Adult Canadian Book Award
2012 · Young Adult · Finalist
Governor General's Literary Award
2011 · Children's Literature · Finalist
Bram Stoker Award
2011 · Young Adult Novel · Nominee
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