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A Monster Calls by Peter Ness A Monster Calls is going to be a classic read for generations to come. I'm certain of it. This book is everything story telling should be - powerful, moving, full of incredible emotion and imagery.
Conor is a 13 year old boy who is battling nightmares while his mother is battling cancer. His parents are divorced (dad lives in America) and his grandmother is doing her best to help the small family. School brings days full of bullies, a best friend who betrayed him, and teachers who treat him with nothing but pity. The recurring nightmare has only made things worse. And then... "The monster showed up just after midnight. As they do." Every night, Conor O'Malley wakes up from a terrible nightmare, one which leaves him screaming, crying, and gasping for breath. One night, at exactly 12:07, there is a monster at his bedroom window, calling his name. But it's not the monster he's been expecting, the one from his nightmares. This is a different type of monster, one from the elements around him rather than from the horrors he sees while he sleeps. And so begins the stories within the story, making this novel a modern fairy tale not to be overlooked. Make no mistake, A Monster Calls is a crying book. A heart-wrenching, emotional journey for all ages. And everyone should read it. Now I need to bring some tissues and go see the movie. www.goodreads.com/videos/111957-a-monster-calls---official-trailer-in-select-theaters-dec-23e
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