Dracula

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection.  Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

"The format of these retellings provides a gateway to otherwise daunting works of literature...Once in the hands of developing readers, they may open the doors to the masterful works on which they are based." Joel Bangilan, School Library Journal, January 2007