Monster vs. Boy
by Karen Krossing
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Pub Date Jul 11 2023 | Archive Date Jul 11 2023
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Description
“Monstrously magical and delicious!”—William Alexander, National Book Award Winner for Goblin Secrets
"A heartfelt tale of meeting your monsters and setting them free." —Linda Urban, acclaimed author of A Crooked Kind of Perfect
On the edge of town, a boy named Dawz lives with his sister and their uncle-turned-adoptive-father, Pop. No one in their ramshackle house knows that a monster—who is smaller than a bear cub—lives in Dawz’s bedroom closet. She calls herself Mim.
When a series of events forces Mim to leave her closet, she sets out on a quest to unlock the magic of books, but will Dawz be willing to help her?
The story of a monster who desperately wants to be seen and the reluctant boy who wishes he weren’t the only one who could, this exploration of found family, fear and mental health, and intergenerational trauma begs the question: What if the monsters that haunt us aren’t monsters at all?
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781623543563 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Librarian 755932
Monster vs. Boy is set in a touristy town called Morsh which is known for its monsters. Dawz is an 11-year-old boy who loves to bake with his best friend Atlas. Dawz and his younger sister Jayla live with their uncle Pop who adopted them when their mother went away. Their mom was suffering from mental illness. One day Dawz is playing hide and seek with his sister and he hides in his bedroom closet even though he has seen a monster in there. Dawz meets the monster who calls herself Mim. Mim just wants Dawz to read to her but Dawz gets scared and throws a book at her. Only Dawz can see the monster. MIm runs away and eventually, word gets out and she is being pursued by the police and pest control. Dawz and Mim learn they have a connection and old memories awaken in Dawz about his mother. What will happen next? Read this lovely story about facing mental health. facing the monster inside of you, and overcoming your fears. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this story by Karen Krossing. My opinions are my own.
Reviewer 1140317
I received a copy of this in exhange for an honest review. NetGalley sent me a copy of this book and I can say that it was worth it. Thank you, NetGalley!
I love the book. It was an easy read. It can be or it is considered as middle child book. I love the fan, the adventure and realness of the story. It was a good book honestly. I give it 4 stars for this one.
Marsha S, Reviewer
On one level, Monster vs. Boy is a compelling thriller, but it's also a vehicle for kids to think about their deepest fears. I loved all of the characters, but Mim, the exquisitely and compassionately drawn monster, is a standout. Dawz, the boy, is her perfect counterpoint. A great book for kids to read as a page-turner, but also one that will stick with them for a long time.
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