A Monster Like Me

By Wendy S. Swore

Sophie sees monsters everywhere, but is she one too?

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304 pages· 73,717 words· Est. 10.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Sophie, a monster expert, sees trolls and goblins in her school, but fears she might be the real monster due to a mark on her face. As the new kid, she struggles with self-acceptance and worries her mom will leave, just like her dad did. Can Sophie learn to see beyond appearances and embrace who she truly is? Discover the power of friendship and self-belief in this heartfelt tale.

From the publisher

There are trolls, goblins, and witches. Which kind of monster is Sophie? Sophie is a monster expert. Thanks to her Big Book of Monsters and her vivid imagination, Sophie can identify the monsters in her school and neighborhood. Clearly, the bullies are trolls and goblins. Her nice neighbor must be a good witch, and Sophie’s new best friend is obviously a fairy. But what about Sophie? She’s convinced she is definitely a monster because of the “monster mark” on her face. At least that’s what she calls it. The doctors call it a blood tumor. Sophie tries to hide it but it covers almost half her face. And if she’s a monster on the outside, then she must be a monster on the inside, too. Being the new kid at school is hard. Being called a monster is even harder. Sophie knows that it’s only a matter of time before the other kids, the doctors, and even her mom figure it out. And then her mom will probably leave–just like her dad did. Because who would want to live with a real monster? Inspired by real events in the author’s life, A Monster Like Me teaches the importance of believing in oneself, accepting change, and the power of friendship.

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