A Monster Calls
By Patrick Ness
- Release Date: 2011-09-27
- Genre: Family & Relationships in Kids Fiction
Description
NOW A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
A specially formatted edition of Patrick Ness’s masterpiece features the entire illustrated novel as well as a bonus interview with the illustrator and early sketches for the book.
To celebrate the release of Patrick Ness’s acclaimed novel as a feature film, directed by Juan Antonio Bayona, this gorgeous edition of A Monster Calls includes Jim Kay’s original illustrations, which inspired the animated scenes in the film, as well as an interview with Jim Kay and previously unpublished early sketches. No matter what Apple device you are using, you can enjoy this edition. On the iPad in landscape mode, artwork will be at its most stunning; on smaller devices, switch to "Scrolling View" for reflowable text and optimal readability.
Reviews
Achingly Beautiful
5By CalyanJaeleThis is a wonderful story that will stay with me forever. The author describes the battle we wage with grief in an unconventional way. The illustrations are gorgeous and haunting.So good !!
5By i love pineapple🍍🍍This book is amazing. Very sad but also very good I don’t ever cry while reading sad books but I did on this one. I couldn’t stop reading itA monster calls
5By Normis2311Awesome book.Best book ever
5By Rsuperdude25This book had me emotionally caught in a net of sadness happiness and anger, all together somehow. This is the best book I have ever read by far, thank you so much for this.Amazing
5By Jen922Book and the movie are great.Wonderful Movie...
5By TheOTStudentFor anyone who has ever dealt with a loss of a loved on this movie will see you through..Wonderful!!!!
5By designKI've heard about this movie for some time but had missed it in the theatre...just finished watching it. Quite a beautiful film about learning to live with loss...to go let go...to go on when you think it is all over. Great performances...visually amazing, truly stunning! I'm surprised it didn't get noticed more by the public. WATCH IT NOW! I dare you not to cry.A Monster Calls
5By Gramma BebeI got this book after I read the review of the movie. I hesitated as my sister passed from cancer and I am a survivor. What a beautiful story that made literally cry off and on all day. In a cathartic way....very thought provoking and could be applicable for anyone going through a life changing experience. Made me want to talk about it with others but I had to be satisfied with going online and reading what others thought which was all amazing for the most part. Take the cue in the beginning and read it so you can view the illustrations. I can't wait to see the movie but glad to have read the book first!!Good emotional read
4By BlanefsrThis book is a great read for some one dealing with emotional restraints. You could even say therapeutic.Amazing
5By GraceFrumI'm 15 and I don't like reading books at all. I read this book and I LOVED it! It's emotional book and I usually don't cry at movies or books but this one did it for me. I love this book and can't wait to read more like it!I read it about 1 million times
5By Chewy the dogThis book is so amazing definitely my favoriteThe Monster Calls
5By 406.AmyAbsolutely amazing book, absolutely amazing story. I laughed, I cried, I held my breath. ❤️️💔I cannot wait to read this book again, I can't wait to watch the movie. I making my daughter read it. I wish both writers knew how much this book touched my heart. 💋😭It makes me miss my dad so much. I'm so glad to make this book part of my collection.Heart-wrenching
5By pmpereznarvaezBeautifully written novel from a boy's point of view on life, death and how to keep moving forward.A Monster Calls
5By Gierke2Wow! As a teacher, mother, and single parent that had a debilitating illness, what an awesome read! I was very touched by this book. Great conversation starter for kids dealing with tough issues. Awesome message in the end. Fabulous use of storytelling, morals, truth, foreshadowing, and more writing/reading elements. Five stars!Gold
5By GreekGreek11This is the book that makes you feel something again.Predictable
4By Frankdet5Enjoyable but sadly glad to have it end.Amazing
5By Macman25A beautiful storyI love the idea....
2By JurassicJoey17I love the story but the way it's written aggravates me... The writer seems to have an infatuation with italicizing every other word...which only annoys me because the monster's dialogue isn't in quotations.....it's just all italicized..... I like to read Italicized words a certain way in my head so they are emphasized...and have meaning. That's the whole point of italicizing....But this author's style ruins that for me.A true masterpiece
5By Enthralling storyThis rates as one of my all time favorite books. No matter your age, this will touch deep into your soul. A true gift!
