Monsters

Reviews / Votes

Eerie and thought-provoking, shifting our complacent perspective as good stories do -- Shaun Tan, author of The Arrival A rich, haunting story - gorgeously told. Our world needs beautiful, dark, thought-provoking books like this now more than ever -- Lucy Strange, author of Our Castle by the Sea Creepy, poetic and profound... a beautifully illustrated book about difference that hooks you like the best of ghost stories, before turning a mirror on its reader and challenging our preconceptions, our fears and our prejudice -- Jason Cockcroft, author of We Were Wolves Strange, unsettling and yet beautiful, this is a vital children's read * Children's Books Ireland * An outstanding book that poses questions without didacticism, shocking- but allowing a positive ending -- Editor's Choice * Books for Keeps * A thought-provoking and intriguing read... The illustrations are amazing, beautifully drawn and full of detail... A very powerful and moving story * Through the Bookshelf * A powerful and visually striking story exploring fear, imagination, and the unknown, from one of France's most celebrated children's authors * The French Institute * I was completely hooked. I literally couldn't take my eyes off it... A heartwarming tale filled with friendship -- Emaan, age 9 * Reading 2 Smile * A sumptuous book with dreamlike illustrations... Superb! * Livres Hebdo * An intriguing atmosphere, where the strange and familiar mingle... The power of the story and illustrations give wings to the reader's imagination * Telerama * The story captivates. The illustrations are curious and the combination of novel alongside graphic storytelling gives the whole a thrill unlike any other * Armadillo Magazine * A very powerful and moving story * Readingzone * I got transported to another world... A middle grade Where The Wild Things Are * The Island of Brilliant * A tale of mystery and wonder which will remain with you long after you've finished reading. What a super way to begin discussions about how we treat and care for one another.... Sure to delight any child * My Book Corner * A striking narrative that challenges readers to reconsider what it truly means to be a monster... A great middle grade horror novel with evocative illustrations, this title belongs in every library collection * School Library Journal *