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The Monstrous Child

The Monstrous Child

Published in
2016
3.20
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Description

A stunning, operatic, epic drama, like no other. Meet Hel, an ordinary teenager - and goddess of the Underworld. Why is life so unfair? Hel tries to make the best of it, creating gleaming halls in her dark kingdom and welcoming the dead who she is forced to host for eternity. Until eternity itself is threatened. Francesca's first and wonderful foray into teen.
Age
12-13
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
304 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Explores Norse mythology
  • Features a strong female protagonist
  • Deals with complex family dynamics
  • Encourages self-acceptance and personal growth