Monsters

Name: Monsters
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781471404627
Price: 22.99 NZD
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From the film director of Saltburn and Wuthering Heights

By Emerald Fennell

Summary

Set in the ostensibly idyllic Cornish town of Fowey, Monsters unfolds a dark tale when the body of a young woman is found in a fishing boat's nets, confirmed as murder. Amid the shock, a twelve-year-old girl feels delight rather than horror, driven by her fascination with murder mysteries. Her investigation deepens with the arrival of the equally peculiar Miles Giffard, and together they delve into the town's secrets, re-enacting murders through unsettling games. Emerald Fennell crafts a gothic, darkly humorous story about childhood corrupted by darkness and morbid curiosity.
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Intended for mature young adult readers aged 12 and over, especially those who appreciate dark, gothic tales and psychological complexity. Fans of authors like Edward Gorey and Lemony Snicket, and readers interested in unsettling, mordant narratives, will find this book compelling.

A blackly comic tale about two children you would never want to meet

From the award-winning film director of Saltburn, a blackly comic tale about two children you would never want to meet.

Description

Set in the Cornish town of Fowey, all is not as idyllic as the beautiful seaside town might seem. The body of a young woman is discovered in the nets of a fishing boat. It is established that the woman was murdered. Most are shocked and horrified.

But there is somebody who is not—a twelve-year-old girl. She is delighted as she loves murders. She starts her own personal investigation, but just when it starts getting boring, 12-year-old Miles Giffard arrives in town. Luckily, he is just as odd as she is, and they start investigating together. Oh, and also playing games that re-enact the murders. Just for fun, you understand...

Monsters is a book about two twelve-year-olds that is definitely not for "kids". A brilliantly unsettling and darkly-humoured story with plenty of murder in Emerald's unique gothic style.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Emerald Fennell's writing is praised for its sharp psychological insight and mordant humour, creating a contemporary fairy tale that is both smart, modern and fresh. The book is described as gripping, gleefully dark, and disturbingly compelling, blending elements reminiscent of Roald Dahl and Muriel Spark. Critics note its unsettling atmosphere and unique tone, making it a tremendous work that challenges and unsettles readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471404627

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 352

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Emerald Fennell Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Emerald Fennell is a writer and actress, she studied English at Oxford University and lives in London. Emerald's debut children's novel SHIVERTON HALL (Bloomsbury 2013) was shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2014 and was followed by its sequel, THE CREEPER. She is also known for her roles in Any Human Heart (2010), Anna Karenina (2012) and Call the Midwife (2014). Follow Emerald on Twitter: @emeraldfennell