A Monster Calls is by Patrick Ness. This is the wonderfully beautiful and sad story of Conor whose father has left the family and whose mother has a critical illness, you suspect it's a form of cancer. One night, as his mother's condition worsens, he is visited by a monster. The monster claims it is there to help and will tell Connor three stories after which, Conor will tell the fourth story. As his mother's situation becomes worth, he must battle his grandmother, his father, kids at his school, and his own nightmares to find the truth he must face to survive. A fantastic story! You can't help but feel for Conor, and his feelings are completely understandable to those who have suffered loss. The illustrations are striking and add to the creepy feel of the novel.
Ratings: 9th grade - 10 out of 10 - P (profanity) - AC (mature thematic content).
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