A Monster Calls
What's it about
How do you cope when the monster you fear most isn't the one outside your window, but the one inside your own heart? This summary will guide you through the turbulent emotions of grief and loss, showing you how to confront the painful truths you'd rather ignore. You'll follow a young boy named Conor as a monstrous yew tree visits him, telling him stories that challenge everything he thought he knew. Discover how these strange tales can help you face your own difficult realities, process complex feelings, and find the courage to speak your truth.
Meet the author
Patrick Ness is a multiple Carnegie Medal and Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author, celebrated for his profound and emotionally resonant storytelling for young adults. Originally from the United States and now living in London, he was entrusted by Siobhan Dowd's estate to complete her unfinished idea, which became the acclaimed novel A Monster Calls. This unique collaboration allowed Ness to explore complex themes of grief and loss, transforming a powerful concept into a universally moving and award-winning masterpiece.
What's it about
How do you cope when the monster you fear most isn't the one outside your window, but the one inside your own heart? This summary will guide you through the turbulent emotions of grief and loss, showing you how to confront the painful truths you'd rather ignore. You'll follow a young boy named Conor as a monstrous yew tree visits him, telling him stories that challenge everything he thought he knew. Discover how these strange tales can help you face your own difficult realities, process complex feelings, and find the courage to speak your truth.
Meet the author
Patrick Ness is a multiple Carnegie Medal and Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author, celebrated for his profound and emotionally resonant storytelling for young adults. Originally from the United States and now living in London, he was entrusted by Siobhan Dowd's estate to complete her unfinished idea, which became the acclaimed novel A Monster Calls. This unique collaboration allowed Ness to explore complex themes of grief and loss, transforming a powerful concept into a universally moving and award-winning masterpiece.
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