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Garrett, Ginger

The Last Monster

299 pp. | Delacorte | April, 2016 | Trade ISBN 978-0-553-53524-2 $16.99 | Library ISBN 978-0-553-53525-9 $19.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-0-553-53526-6
(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova. Thirteen-year-old Sofia, a cancer survivor, is the newest Guardian of "The Bestiary," an ancient book of monsters. While protecting the world's fearsome creatures is difficult, navigating middle school post-cancer proves even harder. Sofia's real fears and insecurities are mirrored in the fantastical events of the book, as she battles conformity and self-acceptance in both worlds. Occasional black-and-white illustrations give life to Sofia's monsters.
Reviewer: Lana Barnes

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