In Susan Cooper's Dreams and Wishes: Essays on Writing for Children, she states "Fantasy goes on stage beyond realism, requiring complete intellectual surrender" (Cooper 85). ... It explores both grief and loss of a parent figure; however, it contains "intriguing and magical elements" filled with different characteristics that I think any child would love (A Monster Calls 1). ...

• Word Count: 1423
• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School