What Is the Story of Godzilla?

What Is the Story of Godzilla? - What Is the Story Of?

Hardback (25 Jun 2024)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time.

In this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series, young readers will discover the exciting story of one of the world's favorite monsters...Godzilla!


In 1954, Godzilla appeared on screen for the first time in a Japanese film directed by Ishiro Honda. Awakened by nuclear radiation, the enormous sea monster has appeared in over thirty other films, making Godzilla the longest-running film franchise in history. Known as the "King of the Monsters," Godzilla has earned a huge fanbase worldwide. The dinosaur-like amphibian  has been featured alongside friends and foes such as Mothra and Mechagodzilla, in TV shows, books, video games, and more. There is even a Godzilla star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Learn about the lasting legacy of this iconic character in this nonfiction book for young readers.

Book information

ISBN: 9780593658499
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Imprint: Penguin Workshop
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 112
Weight: 240g
Height: 194mm
Width: 138mm
Spine width: 6mm