by Patrick Ness
First published 2016
A young boy's mother is terminally ill. One night, a towering, ancient yew tree outside his window transforms into a fearsome but kind monster, who promises to tell the boy three stories in exchange for one in return. As the monster's tales unfold, the boy must confront his deepest fears and summon the courage to face the truth about his mother's fate.
Genres: fiction, fantasy, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: emotional-journey, found-family
96 pages · Paperback · Walker Books Ltd
Content warnings: death, terminal-illness