
The Monster and the Clown
Mats Strandberg(Author)
Gecko Press
Published on 2. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
979-8-3480-2967-8 (ISBN)
Description
When the circus comes to town, the creepy clown latches his ghastly eyes onto Frank.
The clown promises the townsfolk he can capture the monsters they're afraid of and force them to perform in his macabre circus.
Frank has finally made friends, but they are monsters too. Frank wants nothing more than for his two worlds to meet, for monsters and humans to be able to live together. But now it's more vital than ever that the monsters remain hidden.
This gripping adventure brings thrills and shivers alongside a cast of sweet monsters who just want to be accepted for who they are.
The clown promises the townsfolk he can capture the monsters they're afraid of and force them to perform in his macabre circus.
Frank has finally made friends, but they are monsters too. Frank wants nothing more than for his two worlds to meet, for monsters and humans to be able to live together. But now it's more vital than ever that the monsters remain hidden.
This gripping adventure brings thrills and shivers alongside a cast of sweet monsters who just want to be accepted for who they are.
Reviews / Votes
"Readers will be caught up in this fantasy adventure that's neither too scary nor too simplistic; a tale that will leave them wanting more of Frank and his monster pack's adventures."-starred, School Library JournalMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Lerner Publishing Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From First Grade to Fourth Grade, Reading Age: From 8 to 9 years, Interest Age: From 6 to 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 144 mm
Width: 205 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
262 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-3480-2967-8 (9798348029678)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
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. Sofia Falkenhem is an artist in Malmoe, Sweden, where she also works as a high school art teacher. Her work includes comics, traditional printmaking, and illustrations for children's books.