A Monster Calls (2011)
224 pages 4.7/5 Goodreads
A brilliant, graphic novel written by young but promising Patrick Ness. This is the story about 13 year old Conor and his mother who is dying of cancer. Conor has to face the cruelty of real life and learn to let his close and dearest go. When no human can help him Monster appears...
Author: Patrick Ness, Jim Kay, Siobhan Dowd
ISBN: 9781406336511
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a parent Grief / bereavement (major focus) Suicide (discussed or ideation) (referenced)Terminal illness
Violence & Physical Harm
Gore / graphic violence
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