A Monster Calls Inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd
A Monster Calls Inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd by Patrick Ness is a poignant narrative published by National Geographic Books on September 15, 2011. This 224-page book presents a story centered on thirteen-year-old Conor, who encounters a monstrous visitor outside his window at midnight. This unexpected creature diverges from the nightmares that have plagued him since his mother began her illness, bringing forth themes of grief and the complexities of family dynamics.
Readers will find a blend of dark humor and emotional depth as Conor navigates his fears and the truth he must confront. The story delves into social themes surrounding death and bereavement while exploring the nature of monsters, both real and imagined. This edition invites readers to reflect on the challenges of facing difficult truths and the impact of illness on family relationships.
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An unflinching, darkly funny, and deeply moving story of a boy, his seriously ill mother, and an unexpected monstrous visitor.
At seven minutes past midnight, thirteen-year-old Conor wakes to find a monster outside his bedroom window. But it isn’t the monster Conor’s been expecting – he’s been expecting the one from his nightmare, the nightmare he’s had nearly every night since his mother started her treatments. The monster in his backyard is different. It’s ancient. And wild. And it wants something from Conor. Something terrible and dangerous. It wants the truth. From the final idea of award-winning author Siobhan Dowd – whose premature death from cancer prevented her from writing it herself – Patrick Ness has spun a haunting and darkly funny novel of mischief, loss, and monsters both real and imagined.
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