The Story
Frank is nipped by a dog on his ninth birthday, and his life turns inside out. His nights fill with mysterious dreams and eerie adventures. A wild beast is reported roaming the town after dark.
Frightening encounters lead to Frank's discovery that he is the shapeshifter. But he can't understand why everyone is afraid. Even in his monster form, Frank is still a boy inside--just one who feels a strong urge to have his tummy scratched.
Forced to own his new identity, Frank learns about the town's secret underbelly. Beneath the library live other monsters, hiding from the humans. Perhaps he has found a place to belong.
Frank the Monster is a gripping adventure about trying to belong, with a big warm heart.
Author: Mats Strandberg
Publisher: Gecko Press (Tm)
Published: 04/07/2026
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.80w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9798348027285
Audience: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2026
Publishers Weekly 01/19/2026
Booklist 04/01/2026
School Library Journal 01/01/2026 pg. 44
About the Author
Strandberg, Mats: - Mats Strandberg is one of Sweden's most acclaimed suspense and horror writers for children and adults, published internationally. His Frank the Monster series is an award-winning bestseller and book club choice, read by children around the world in more than fifteen languages.Falkenhem, Sofia: - Sofia Falkenhem is an artist in Malmö, Sweden, where she also works as a high school art teacher. Her work includes comics, traditional printmaking, and illustrations for children's books.
Description
Frank is nipped by a dog on his ninth birthday, and his life turns inside out. His nights fill with mysterious dreams and eerie adventures. A wild beast is reported roaming the town after dark.
Frightening encounters lead to Frank's discovery that he is the shapeshifter. But he can't understand why everyone is afraid. Even in his monster form, Frank is still a boy inside--just one who feels a strong urge to have his tummy scratched.
Forced to own his new identity, Frank learns about the town's secret underbelly. Beneath the library live other monsters, hiding from the humans. Perhaps he has found a place to belong.
Frank the Monster is a gripping adventure about trying to belong, with a big warm heart.
Author: Mats Strandberg
Publisher: Gecko Press (Tm)
Published: 04/07/2026
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.80w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9798348027285
Audience: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2026
Publishers Weekly 01/19/2026
Booklist 04/01/2026
School Library Journal 01/01/2026 pg. 44
About the Author
Strandberg, Mats: - Mats Strandberg is one of Sweden's most acclaimed suspense and horror writers for children and adults, published internationally. His Frank the Monster series is an award-winning bestseller and book club choice, read by children around the world in more than fifteen languages.Falkenhem, Sofia: - Sofia Falkenhem is an artist in Malmö, Sweden, where she also works as a high school art teacher. Her work includes comics, traditional printmaking, and illustrations for children's books.
