Book details
Monster Garden
Description
Frankie's father works in a top-secret laboratory rumored to be involved in developing germ warfare. When Frankie's older brother steals a mysterious goo from their father's lab, Frankie conducts her own experiment with shocking results. Meanwhile, Frankie, feeling unwanted in her family of brilliant scientists, acquires living tissue from a genetic engineering laboratory and grows her own loving monster. This humorous and tender story follows Frankie as she navigates the consequences of her actions and endeavors to keep her monster alive.
Age
8-9
Text complexity
developing
Length
121 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: The story is filled with unexpected twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats, eager to find out what happens next.
- Unique Characters: The characters in 'Monster Garden' are well-developed and diverse, each with their own quirks and backgrounds that contribute to the richness of the narrative.
- Thematic Depth: The book explores deep themes such as the nature of good and evil, the complexity of relationships, and the concept of personal growth, providing readers with much to ponder.
- Imaginative Setting: Ms. Vivien Alcock creates a vivid and imaginative world within 'Monster Garden' that is both fantastical and believable, drawing readers into the universe she has crafted.