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Siobhan Dowd

Read something written by Dowd.

The Movie

Watch the movie of A Monster Calls.

Author Interview

Write ten questions that you would ask the author if you could interview him.

Printmaking

The illustrator Jim Kay used found objects to create prints for some drawings in the book. Use found items and create your own drawing.

Reality and Fantasy

Discuss with a group whether the yew tree monster was real or a figment of Conor's imagination.

Map It

Create a map of places mentioned in the book.

Yew Tree

Create a poster about the yew tree.

Life Writing

Write a story that you would write if you were asked to write a story from your life.

Book Jacket

Create a book jacket for the novel. Include a summary of the book on the front flap, a biography of the author and illustrator on the back flap, and...

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