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The Monster and the Library

Brief Description
Frank the Monster must decide if he is brave enough to reveal his true self as the showdown between monsters and humans looms in this just-scary-enough, illustrated chapter book series about a warm-hearted boy-turned-werewolf trying to find his pack.The people of Yrred are scared to death... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Frank the Monster must decide if he is brave enough to reveal his true self as the showdown between monsters and humans looms in this just-scary-enough, illustrated chapter book series about a warm-hearted boy-turned-werewolf trying to find his pack.

The people of Yrred are scared to death of monsters. Angry citizens have promised to deal with them once and for all. And a new rule bans books about monsters from the library, leading quickly to more sinister threats. Frank and his monster friends must stay hidden. Frank knows the monsters have good heartsβ€”like his own monster insideβ€”but their community is in terrible danger. A showdown between monsters and humans is inescapable. And Frank must decide what to say and what to keep inside. The Monster and the Library is a thrilling adventure about right and wrongβ€”and about having a secret and finding the courage to tell it.

Series: Frank the Monster

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798348042547

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Gecko Press

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sofia Falkenhem

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 168

About the Author

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 MalmΓΆ, Sweden, where she also works as a high school art teacher. Her work includes comics, traditional printmaking, and illustrations for children's books

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