Monsters by David A Robertson

Monsters by David A Robertson

A creature lurks in the shadows of Blackwood Forest, the health clinic has been locked down by a mysterious organization, and long-held secrets bubble to the surface. Can Cole learn the truth about his father's death? Why won't Choch give him a straight answer? Where the heck is Jayne? Oh, and high school sucks.

The ending..is so unexpected that readers will eagerly anticipate a third volume. A satisfying continuation of a moody, stylish series. * Kirkus Reviews *

Cole, 17, is an interesting main character caught in a web of deception and surrounded by threatening people and circumstances. One of the main themes of the book is Cole’s mental health and his need to deal with sometimes crippling anxiety. There are times he can talk himself down, times he needs medication and times that the support from his friends help him cope. Robertson speaks from personal experience, and so his portrayal of Cole is filled with realism as well as understanding and empathy.

Highly Recommended.

-- Ann Ketcheson * CM Association *
without spoiling the ending, readers need to be prepared for David A. Robertson's plot twist...Monsters closes out with a shock and a gasp that will have readers waiting for Book Three in the series, Ghosts, to learn how Cole, the Reckoner, is able to make peace for himself and Wounded Sky. Spring 2019 can't come soon enough. -- Helen Kubiw * CanLit for LittleCanadians *

David A. Robertson (he/him/his) is a two-time winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, and recipient of the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award and the Writer's Union of Canada Freedom to Read Award. Among many other accolades for his work as a writer for children and adults, in 2026 David was nominated for the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. He has also received recognition for podcasting, public speaking, and social advocacy, including being honoured with a Doctor of Letters by the University of Manitoba in 2023 and a Doctor of Laws by the University of Lethbridge in 2025 for his outstanding contributions to the arts and society. David is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and lives in Winnipeg.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781553797487
ISBN 10	1553797485
Title	Monsters
Author	David A Robertson
Series	Reckoner Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Portage & Main Press
Year published	2018-11-15
Number of pages	255
Prizes	Winner of Manitoba Book Awards 2018 (Canada), Commended for CBC Books Best Canadian YA and Children's Literature 2018 (Canada)
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.