A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

Sun, 01/22/2017 - 2:53pm -- JGranatino

 

A Monster Calls is the story of a wallflower of a young boy, Conor, who is having difficulty coping with his mother’s terminal illness. In this young adult fantasy horror Conor is visited by a monster that shows up after midnight and helps Conor through the stages of grief. Throughout the story Conor hears the tales of the monster and then has to share his own terrifying nightmare in order to release the guilt and pain that he experiences. A Monster Calls is a hauntingly beautiful and honest story accompanied by vivid illustrations for any reader who has experienced loss.

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