A Monster Calls
by Patrick Ness, Jim Kay, Siobhan Dowd
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness, Jim Kay, Siobhan Dowd holds a highly rated rating of 4.36 out of 5, based on 104.6K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 226 pages.
About A Monster Calls
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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Patrick Ness, Jim Kay, Siobhan Dowd |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 226 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Horror, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.36 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 104,579 |
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What genre is A Monster Calls?
A Monster Calls is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is A Monster Calls worth reading?
Based on 104.6K reader ratings, A Monster Calls has an average score of 4.36 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is A Monster Calls?
A Monster Calls has 226 pages.
Who wrote A Monster Calls?
A Monster Calls was written by Patrick Ness, Jim Kay, Siobhan Dowd. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for A Monster Calls?
The ISBN-13 for A Monster Calls is 9781406311520.0.
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