Spring 2026

Frank the Monster

From the Series Frank the Monster

  • Interest Level: Grade 1 - Grade 4
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Frank is nipped by a dog on his ninth birthday, and his life turns inside out. His nights fill with mysterious dreams and eerie adventures. A wild beast is reported roaming the town after dark.

Frightening encounters lead to Frank’s discovery that he is the shapeshifter. But he can’t understand why everyone is afraid. Even in his monster form, Frank is still a boy inside—just one who feels a strong urge to have his tummy scratched.

Forced to own his new identity, Frank learns about the town’s secret underbelly. Beneath the library live other monsters, hiding from the humans. Perhaps he has found a place to belong.

Frank the Monster is a gripping adventure about trying to belong, with a big warm heart.

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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 4
Reading Level Grade 3
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2026
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Gecko Press ™
Language English
Number of Pages 112
Publication Date 2026-04-07
Text Type Fiction—Science Fiction/Fantasy
BISACS JUV079000, JUV018000, JUV039120
Dimensions 5.75 x 8
Features Original artwork

Author: Mats Strandberg

Mats Strandberg is one of Sweden’s most acclaimed suspense and horror writers for children and adults, published internationally. His Frank the Monster series is an award-winning bestseller and book club choice, read by children around the world in more than fifteen languages.

Illustrator: Sofia Falkenhem

Sofia Falkenhem is an artist in Malmö, Sweden, where she also works as a high school art teacher. Her work includes comics, traditional printmaking, and illustrations for children’s books.