The Monster and the Library

Written by Mats Strandberg · Illustrated by Sofia Falkenhem

Book #3 in the Frank the Monster series

Monster books vanish from a fearful town's library, and then the librarian disappears.

4.3 Goodreads · 205 ratings

168 pages· 13,975 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· ~600L· AR 3.9 · 2 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

In the town of Yrred, people are terrified of monsters. A new rule bans books about monsters from the library, and soon the librarian goes missing. Frank knows his monster friends have good hearts, like the monster hidden inside him, but angry citizens want to deal with them once and for all. As a showdown between monsters and humans nears, Frank must decide whether to keep his secret or find the courage to tell it.

From the publisher

The people of Yrred are scared to death of monsters. Angry citizens have promised to deal with them once and for all. And a new rule bans books about monsters from the library, leading quickly to more sinister threats. Frank and his monster friends must stay hidden. Frank knows the monsters have good hearts–like his own monster inside–but their community is in terrible danger. A showdown between monsters and humans is inescapable. And Frank must decide what to say and what to keep inside. The Monster and the Library is a thrilling adventure about right and wrong–and about having a secret and finding the courage to tell it.

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