Frank the Monster
From the Series Frank the Monster
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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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.
Reviews
School Library Journal
“An excellent bridge between transitional chapter books and novels, the chapters are short and Falkenhem’s striking black, white, and blue illustrations will engage reluctant readers. . . . With themes of bullying, growing up, and belonging, this story will resonate with kids who need reassurance that it’s okay to be different.”—starred, School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“Strandberg’s well-crafted small-town setting and suspenseful pacing draw readers in, while his quietly matter-of-fact prose, speckled with satisfying detail, expresses Frank’s frustration, alienation, and even rage—feelings his young audience will recognize. . . . An invigorating take on a well-worn paranormal trope.”—Kirkus Reviews
Publishers Weekly
“A fresh take on a classic monster mythos in this timeless-feeling series starter.”—Publishers Weekly