# M Is for Monster: A Graphic Novel - Hardcover

by **Talia Dutton** (Author)

**A scientist attempts to bring her younger sister back to life with unexpected results in Talia Dutton's _M Is for Monster_, a Frankenstein-inspired graphic novel about ghosts, identity, and family.**

When Doctor Frances Ai's younger sister Maura died in a tragic accident six months ago, Frances swore she would bring her back to life. However, the creature that rises from the slab is clearly _not_ Maura. This girl, who chooses the name "M," doesn't remember anything about Maura's life and just wants to be her own person.

However, Frances expects M to pursue the same path that Maura had been on--applying to college to become a scientist--and continue the plans she and Maura shared. Hoping to trigger Maura's memories, Frances surrounds M with the trappings of Maura's past, but M wants nothing to do with Frances's attempts to change her into something she's not. In order to face the future, both Frances and M need to learn to listen and let go of Maura once and for all.

Talia Dutton's debut graphic novel, _M Is for Monster_, takes a hard look at what it means to live up to other people's expectations--as well as our own. It is one of the titles on our Surely list, which is dedicated to showcasing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual creators and stories.

**Number of Pages:** 224

**Dimensions:** 0.9 x 8.7 x 6.7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** June 28, 2022

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** M Is for Monster

**Interest Level:** Upper Grades, 9-12

**Reading Level:** 2.7

**Point Value:** 1

## Details

- **Price:** 24.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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