A Monster Calls
Published: 2014
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A Monster Calls follows Conor O'Malley, a thirteen-year-old boy grappling with his mother's terminal illness and the challenges of adolescence. Conor is visited by a monstrous tree that comes to life each night, sharing ancient tales rooted in truth and complexity. As the monster compels Conor to confront his deepest fears and emotions, he navigates the turmoil of his reality, where he feels isolated and overwhelmed. The story beautifully intertwines themes of grief, loss, and the struggle for acceptance, ultimately leading Conor on a journey of self-discovery as he learns to face his inner demons. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2014 by Bolinda Publishing .
Patrick Ness is the author of the critically-acclaimed and best-selling Chaos Walking trilogy. He has won numerous awards including the the Costa and Galaxy Children's Book Awards and the Carnegie Medal. He lives in London.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Kate Greenaway Award
The Kate Greenaway Medal is a prestigious annual award presented in the United Kingdom to honour outstanding illustration in children's literature. Established in 1955, the award is named after the famous Victorian illustrator and author Kate Greenaway, who is celebrated for her charming and distinctive illustrations in children's books. The Kate Greenaway Medal aims to recognize and celebrate exceptional illustrations in children's books, highlighting the critical role that visual storytelling plays in engaging young readers. The award is open to any book that is illustrated for children and published in the UK during the eligibility period. This includes various genres, such as picture books, graphic novels, and illustrated stories. A panel of judges reviews submissions to select the shortlist of nominated titles. The judging criteria focus on artistic merit, originality, and the ability to enhance the story being told. The shortlisted titles are announced each year, and the winner is selected from this list
Galaxy British Book Award - National Book Tokens Children's Book Of the Year
This book was recognised in the National Book Tokens Children's Book of the Year category by the Galaxy British Book Award.
Carnegie Medal
This book was recognised by the Carnegie Award. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by children’s librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.