{"product_id":"a-monster-calls-patrick-ness","title":"A Monster Calls – Patrick Ness","description":"\u003cp\u003eA monster visits at night. But the real truth is far more terrifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConor is visited each night by a monster that tells him stories — but demands one in return. As his mother battles illness, Conor must confront truths about fear, grief, and love. \u003cem\u003eA Monster Calls\u003c\/em\u003e is a haunting, beautifully illustrated novel that blends fantasy and reality to explore the power of storytelling and the courage to face loss. Inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd and illustrated by Jim Kay, it is a book that will stay with you long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelebrated by book clubs and YA readers for its emotional depth, illustrated storytelling, and universal themes of loss. Goodreads readers rate it ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.3\/5 from 300,000+ ratings) — \u003cem\u003e\"Heartbreaking and unforgettable. A masterpiece of grief and healing.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Neil Gaiman’s \u003cem\u003eThe Graveyard Book\u003c\/em\u003e and Markus Zusak’s \u003cem\u003eThe Book Thief\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA paperback (2011) in Very Good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44475817721971,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8c8570ba-a779-41ee-867e-6e576d5e4bbf.jpg?v=1774421135","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/a-monster-calls-patrick-ness","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}