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The Monster Garden

by Vivien Alcock   |  Ages 9-12
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Loving monster grows from living tissue.

The Monster Garden could be a great read for young readers who love heartwarming stories about the bond between humans and unique pets. The book's most distinctive feature is the creative storyline about a genetically engineered monster. Users would appreciate how the story captures both the humorous and tender moments between the girl and her monster, making it a delightful and entertaining read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Monster Garden

by Vivien Alcock   |  Ages 9-12
Save up to 50%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM97.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780435123499
Authors: Vivien Alcock
Publisher: Heinemann
Date of Publication: 1989-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Young Readers, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Humor, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.88
(rated by 176 readers)

Description

Frankie, the only girl in a family of brilliant scientists, feels unwanted and unloved. But her life changes dramatically when she acquires some living tissue from a genetic engineering laboratory and grows her own, loving monster. This is a humorous and tender story of the relationship between a young girl and her own pet monster, and her endeavours to keep her monster alive.
 

Loving monster grows from living tissue.

The Monster Garden could be a great read for young readers who love heartwarming stories about the bond between humans and unique pets. The book's most distinctive feature is the creative storyline about a genetically engineered monster. Users would appreciate how the story captures both the humorous and tender moments between the girl and her monster, making it a delightful and entertaining read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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