A Monster Calls
by Patrick Ness
Find the book in our library: A Monster Calls
The Discussion
BEST: amazing illustrations, layers of darkness, folklore storytelling, and the uncertainty of sanity
WORST: One teen felt the language was too simplistic and therefore should have been marketed to middle schoolers
Rating: 4.5 STARS
Comments:
“A Monster Calls questions the various shades of pain and guilt, the real and the imagined. A beautiful, magical, and wonderfully sad book.” –Jane
“I was intrigued by the illustrations and the folklore feeling of A Monster Calls. The personification of the boy’s feelings and actions are very well done. It’s a story to be shared.” –Kate
“Ness masterfully weaves a story which reminds us of our own demons and fears. A heartbreaking tale.” –Alfonso
Giveaways
Copies of Patrick Ness’ The Knife of Never Letting Go and a hand painted A Monster Calls book box