The Monster Who Wasn't

Name: The Monster Who Wasn't
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781526600837
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By T.C. Shelley

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The Monster Who Wasn't by T.C. Shelley is a heartwarming children's story about a curious creature born from the last sigh of a dying hero, finding his place in a world of monsters. Set in a whimsical, vibrant world, the creature navigates friendships and identities, seeking to understand his unique role in a society that fears the unknown. Packed with adventure and touching moments, the story explores themes of belonging and the power of kindness.
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You might enjoy this whimsical children's tale if you love stories about unexpected friendships and magical adventures. It weaves a delightful narrative about a creature discovering where he truly belongs, filled with heartwarming moments and charming characters that will captivate young readers and parents alike.

The Monster Who Wasn't

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A brilliantly rich and strange fantasy adventure that will make us all believe in monsters – be they good, bad or somewhere in between. It is a well-known fact that fairies are born from a baby's first laugh. What is not as well documented is how monsters come into being … This is the story of a creature who is both strange and unique. When he hatches down in the vast underground lair where monsters dwell, he looks just like a human boy – much to the disgust of everyone watching. Even the grumpy gargoyles who adopt him and nickname him ‘Imp’ only want him to steal chocolate for them from the nearby shops. He’s a child with feet in both worlds, and he doesn’t know where he fits. But little does Imp realise that Thunderguts, king of the ogres, has a great and dangerous destiny in mind for him, and he’ll stop at nothing to see it come to pass …

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The Monster Who Wasn't by T.C. Shelley is praised for its confident and precise storytelling, with characters and monsters brought to life vividly. Critics highlight its beautiful writing, the power to make readers believe in its fantastical aspects, and its ability to engross audiences with thrilling and frightening moments.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526600837

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 241g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational T.C. Shelley Young Adult

About the Author

T.C. Shelley studied Creative Writing and Literature at university. She has been teaching English for over twenty years and her first school was classified as the most remote in Australia. She loves an audience and long before she took up teaching was writing and performing her poetry and short stories. She began writing novels to entertain her daughter, who wisely suggested that she try to get them published. Shelley lives with her husband, her daughter and two dogs in Perth, Western Australia. The Monster Who Wasn't is her first novel.

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