A Taste for Monsters
A Taste for Monsters by Matthew J. Kirby is a reprint edition published by Scholastic, Incorporated on April 24, 2018. This 352-page book is set in London during the tumultuous year of 1888, a time when Jack the Ripper instills fear in the city’s inhabitants. The story follows Evelyn, a young woman disfigured by her work in a matchstick factory, who finds herself in the unusual role of maid to Joseph Merrick, known as the Elephant Man. As she navigates her new life, Evelyn grapples with her own fears and the dangers lurking in the streets.
Readers will encounter a blend of ghost stories and historical fiction as Evelyn and Joseph confront the haunting presence of the Ripper’s victims. The narrative explores themes of disability and the nature of true monstrosity, revealing that the real threats often come from humanity itself. Through Evelyn’s journey, the book delves into the complexities of fear and understanding, offering a unique perspective on the societal challenges of the time. This edition is presented in English and features dimensions of 8.25 by 5.25 inches, making it a fitting addition to any young adult fiction collection.
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It’s London 1888, and Jack the Ripper is terrorizing the people of the city. Evelyn, a young woman disfigured by her dangerous work in a matchstick factory with nowhere to go, does not know what to make of her new position as a maid to the Elephant Man in London Hospital. Evelyn wanted to be locked away from the world, like he is, shut away from the filth and dangers of the streets. But in Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, she finds a gentle kindred, who does not recoil from her, and who understands her pain.When the murders begin, however, Joseph and Evelyn are haunted nightly by the ghosts of the Ripper’s dead, setting Evelyn on a path to facing her fears and uncovering humanity’s worst nightmares, in which the real monsters are men.A terrifying and haunting tale from the Edgar and PEN Award-winning author of Icefall, Matthew J. Kirby.
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