A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

I just finished A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness and LOVED this book.  It's dark, witty and sucks you in right away.  I'm really hoping one of the ELA teachers at Lakeview will decide to teach this book that is currently on the 2016 Rebecca Caudill list.  There are many discussions that can develop from this book including:  grief, cancer, bullies and monsters.  This book leaves a lot to the imagination while reading letting students wonder what the nightmare is and why is this yew tree involved in his life.

What makes this book even more special is that it was the last book idea from Siobhan Dowd and all proceeds go to her foundation http://www.siobhandowdtrust.com/