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The Monster and the Library

by Mats Strandberg

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A hidden community, a forbidden subject

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A hidden community, a forbidden subject

In Yrred, fear of monsters leads to a ban on books about them—and to threats against the creatures themselves. Frank, who has monster friends and recognizes something of himself in them, faces a choice about what to reveal as danger grows. The conflict links a library rule to a wider struggle over who is feared, who gets protected, and what it means to speak up. The story’s central tensions include secrecy, courage, and questions of right and wrong.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Ages 9–12 interested in monster stories and shifters.
  • Readers who enjoy adventures about friendship, secrets, and difficult choices.
  • Young readers drawn to stories that connect books and libraries with questions of fairness.

Themes

Fear and prejudiceSecrecy and courageRight and wrongBooks and censorship

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Book overview

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 hearts--like his own monster inside--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 wrong--and about having a secret and finding the courage to tell it.

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