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The Boy Who Made Monsters

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The Boy Who Made Monsters is a charming tale where Benji, a young boy living with his best friend in a remote Scottish village, follows his belief that monsters could exist in the nearby loch. His adventures involve quirky characters and whimsical escapades, all while he tries to make sense of family bonds and the power of imagination. This tender story highlights themes of friendship, hope, and the magic of childhood discoveries.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by tales of friendship, adventure, and a touch of the extraordinary, as it explores a young boy's quest to uncover mysteries and create a splash in his life. Ideal for those who appreciate heart-warming stories with a sprinkling of humour, this children's book offers an engaging mix of fun, imagination, and meaningful messages.

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The Boy Who Made Monsters

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Laughs, adventure, tears, and most importantly heart. Phil Earle, author of When The Sky Falls

A glorious, hilarious, and touching triumph of a book. Katya Balen, author of October, October

A one-of-a-kind tale of love, loss, laughter and hope, from award-winning author Jenny Pearson.

Benji McLaughlin is a visionary. He believes in things other people think are impossible, like that he and his brother Stanley will be happy living with their uncle, and that the Loch Lochy monster is real, and that his parents will come home safely one day.

So when he finds out that Uncle Hamish's holiday business is struggling, Benji's not worried. He has a visionary plan. Together with his new friends, Murdy and Mr Dog, he sets off to prove that the Loch Lochy monster exists, and bring tourists flooding in.

But Benji might have to confront different monsters to the one he expects.

Praise for Jenny Pearson:

SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD, WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE, LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARD and the BRANFORD BOASE AWARD

Breaks records for funny and touching storytelling. David Baddiel

As funny and tender as it could ever be. Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Heart-warming and genuinely funny. The Times

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The Boy Who Made Monsters by Jenny Pearson is praised for its blend of humour, adventure, and heartfelt emotion. Reviewers highlight Pearson's adept storytelling, balancing laughter and tears in a moving narrative about grief and creativity. The book is acclaimed for its humour and heart, while being a touching and visionary tale.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474999892

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Katie Kear
  • Illustrated by Katie Kear

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Jenny Pearson has been awarded six mugs, one fridge magnet, one wall plaque and numerous cards for her role as Best Teacher in the World. When she is not busy being inspirational in the classroom, she would like nothing more than to relax with her two young boys, but she can't as they view her as a human climbing frame. Her debut novel, The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates, was short listed for the Costa Children's Book Award and selected as a Waterstones Book of the Month.

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