The Monstrous Child

The Monstrous Child

by Francesca Simon (Author)

Synopsis

A stunning, operatic and epic drama like no other. Meet Hel, an ordinary teenager - and goddess of the Underworld. Why is life so unfair? But 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 Simon's wonderful first foray into teen fiction.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Edition: Main
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published: 05 May 2016

ISBN 10: 0571330266
ISBN 13: 9780571330263
Book Overview: Francesca Simon's first novel for 12+ readers is a darkly funny look at life through the eyes of Hel, ordinary teenager - and goddess of the underworld.

Author Bio
Francesca Simon is universally known for the staggeringly popular Horrid Henry series. These books and CDs have sold over 20 million copies in the UK alone and are published in 27 countries. Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman won the Children's Book of the the Year award in 2008 at the British Book Awards. She lives in North London with her family.