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A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness, Siobhan Dowd – book cover

A Monster Calls: Inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd

By Patrick Ness , Siobhan Dowd

Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill--an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss.

Release Date
2011
Publisher
Walker
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Our Review

Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill–an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss.