{"product_id":"m-is-for-monster-talia-dutton-9781419751974","title":"M Is for Monster: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eA scientist attempts to bring her younger sister back to life with unexpected results in Talia Dutton's \u003ci\u003eM Is for Monster\u003c\/i\u003e, a Frankenstein-inspired graphic novel about ghosts, identity, and family.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Doctor Frances Ai's younger sister Maura died in a tragic accident six months ago, Frances swore she would bring her back to life. However, the creature that rises from the slab is clearly\u003ci\u003e not\u003c\/i\u003e Maura. This girl, who chooses the name \"M,\" doesn't remember anything about Maura's life and just wants to be her own person. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e However, Frances expects M to pursue the same path that Maura had been on--applying to college to become a scientist--and continue the plans she and Maura shared. Hoping to trigger Maura's memories, Frances surrounds M with the trappings of Maura's past, but M wants nothing to do with Frances's attempts to change her into something she's not. In order to face the future, both Frances and M need to learn to listen and let go of Maura once and for all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Talia Dutton's debut graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eM Is for Monster\u003c\/i\u003e, takes a hard look at what it means to live up to other people's expectations--as well as our own. It is one of the titles on our Surely list, which is dedicated to showcasing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual creators and stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Talia Dutton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1419751972\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419751974\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/28\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 6.30w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e519099 \/ M Is for Monster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/16\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2022 pg. 37\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2022 pg. 117\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/23\/2022 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2022 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style","brand":"Talia Dutton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44048595452159,"sku":"9781419751974","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_69235bdc-b042-4023-a294-b02ae73df2fe.jpg?v=1684996686","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/m-is-for-monster-talia-dutton-9781419751974","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}