{"product_id":"frank-the-monster-9798348029661","title":"Frank the Monster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA just-scary-enough Nordic noir illustrated chapter book about a town terrorized by monsters and a warm-hearted werewolf trying to find his pack.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrank is nipped by a dog on his ninth birthday, and his life turns inside out. His nights fill with mysterious dreams and eery adventures. A wild beast is reported roaming the town after dark. Frightening encounters lead to Frank’s discovery that he is the werewolf. But he can’t understand why everyone is afraid. Frank is still a nine-year-old boy inside—one who feels a strong urge to have his tummy scratched. Forced to own his new identity, Frank learns about the town’s secret underbelly. Beneath the streets live other monsters, cast out of their human families. Perhaps he has found his pack of misfits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9798348029661\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Lerner Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 21(H)x15.2(L)222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 222\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMats Strandberg\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSofia Falkenhem \u003c\/b\u003eis an artist in Malmö, Sweden, where she also works as a high school art teacher. Her work includes comics, traditional printmaking, and illustrations for children's books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003eFrank the Monster is the first in a series and a powerful story about friendships, difference, the power of judgment and what the world would be like if friendly monsters were part of society. each short fast-paced chapter is just 1 or 2 scenes drawing young readers aged 6 to 10 into the thrill of the action while encouraging reflection on friendship and identity though uncomplicated language and short sentences. -- Clare Millar * Books + Publishing *","brand":"Mats Strandberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48506088554713,"sku":"9798348029661","price":17.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9798348029661.jpg?v=1775742575","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/frank-the-monster-9798348029661","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}