A Monster Calls Apr 2026

At seven minutes past midnight, an ancient yew tree monster visits Conor. Unlike the terrifying entity from Conor's recurring nightmare, this monster is a teller of tales. It promises three stories, after which Conor must tell the fourth: his own "truth". 'A Monster Calls' by Patrick Ness: Fantasy Book Review

A Monster Calls is a deeply moving exploration of grief, truth, and the human capacity for self-deception. Written by Patrick Ness from an original idea by Siobhan Dowd—who passed away from cancer before she could write it—the story follows 13-year-old Conor O'Malley as he struggles with his mother's terminal illness. A Monster Calls