Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein by Linda Bailey illustrated by Julia Sardia

I love the story behind the story!
This book explains how Mary Shelley came up with the idea for Frankenstein.  Not only that, but it also shares what her childhood was like and how she a Big Problem!
The author's note provided interesting additional information.
The illustrations are dark and gloomy, which I think were fitting.
Although this is a picture book and the text is simple, I think junior high students reading Frankenstein would benefit from reading this book for background knowledge.
Pair with: She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein by Lynn Fulton.
-Borrowed from the library.