A Monster Calls: Inspired by an Idea from Siobhan Dowd

by Patrick Ness

Book Overview

A new non-illustrated edition of Patrick Ness's Carnegie Medal winner--featuring an atmospheric cover by Jim Kay with an announcement of the upcoming film adaptation. The monster in Conor's backyard is not the one he's been expecting -- the one from the nightmare he's had every night since his mother started her treatments. This monster is ancient. And wild. And it wants something from Conor. It wants the truth. From the final idea of award-winning...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763680818
• ISBN13: 9780763680817
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

a book I wished I had as a child

This young adult book is a fairy tale of grief and rage, beautiful in its simple tale of Conor and his monster.

An incredible read

Gives the reader a glimpse into the complex emotions of a child that he himself doesn't understand. It's a beautiful story of love, loss, and healing. Grab a tissue box and cue the waterworks! I couldn't put it down.

So beautiful

This book really hit me in the feels. So very tragically beautiful

A book that resonates

First book I read that resonated with me. Beautiful illustrations and message and symbols.

A monster calls. Not what I expected.

I loved how there was such a connection between the leading characters. It was just a bit to slow for my taste.

7/10 would probably recommend to a friend

I was really excited to read this and was not completely let down. While I thought the idea was good, I was never able to connect with Connor until almost the very end. Despite that, I was able to enjoy the book, even if at a distance, and would probably recommend it to someone that needed a quick read. Also FYI, there are some crude pictures and there are few times the text takes up the whole page. Definitely something that can be devoured within a few hours.

Read it.

And keep a box of tissues with you at all times. That aside its a really good book.