Making Friends With Monsters
Sandra L Rostirolla
An IngramSpark Bestselling Indie Young Adult Fiction Book 2023
"Why does everything have to be so complicated? Why? Monsters! That's why! They stick their scungy little noses into everything!”
In this gripping tale, twelve-year-old Sam's innocent quest to help his troubled older brother, quickly spirals into a battle with his own inner monster. After a life-altering accident awakens Sam's beast, his once well-intentioned actions wreak havoc on his relationships, including with the girl he loves.
When he uncovers the family secret that triggered his brother’s downward spiral, Sam realizes someone else also has a monster and the hideous beast did something really bad. With his world spiraling out of control, Sam struggles to find balance and along the way discovers hidden strengths and the power of compassion.
In this thrilling book, the stakes are high as Sam confront the truth about himself and those around him. Full of heart-pounding suspense and emotional depth, "Making Friends With Monsters" is a powerful story of self-discovery, resilience, and the transformative power of friendship. Readers of all ages will be captivated by Sam's harrowing journey as he grapples with the complexities of life and finds the courage to confront the monstrous shadows that haunt us all.
Themes include: Suicidal ideas, death of a family member, family dysfunction, and severe bodily trauma.
Duration - 20h 18m.
Author - Sandra L Rostirolla.
Narrator - Tim Cox.
Published Date - Sunday, 08 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2023 Sandra L Rostirolla ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
An IngramSpark Bestselling Indie Young Adult Fiction Book 2023 "Why does everything have to be so complicated? Why? Monsters! That's why! They stick their scungy little noses into everything!” In this gripping tale, twelve-year-old Sam's innocent quest to help his troubled older brother, quickly spirals into a battle with his own inner monster. After a life-altering accident awakens Sam's beast, his once well-intentioned actions wreak havoc on his relationships, including with the girl he loves. When he uncovers the family secret that triggered his brother’s downward spiral, Sam realizes someone else also has a monster and the hideous beast did something really bad. With his world spiraling out of control, Sam struggles to find balance and along the way discovers hidden strengths and the power of compassion. In this thrilling book, the stakes are high as Sam confront the truth about himself and those around him. Full of heart-pounding suspense and emotional depth, "Making Friends With Monsters" is a powerful story of self-discovery, resilience, and the transformative power of friendship. Readers of all ages will be captivated by Sam's harrowing journey as he grapples with the complexities of life and finds the courage to confront the monstrous shadows that haunt us all. Themes include: Suicidal ideas, death of a family member, family dysfunction, and severe bodily trauma. Duration - 20h 18m. Author - Sandra L Rostirolla. Narrator - Tim Cox. Published Date - Sunday, 08 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 Sandra L Rostirolla ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:09
Author Statement
Duration:00:02:47
Chapter 1
Duration:00:01:43
Chapter 2
Duration:00:08:28
Chapter 3
Duration:00:10:02
Chapter 4
Duration:00:05:38
Chapter 5
Duration:00:05:29
Chapter 6
Duration:00:08:17
Chapter 7
Duration:00:14:35
Chapter 8
Duration:00:12:29
Chapter 9
Duration:00:14:32
Chapter 10
Duration:00:13:51
Chapter 11
Duration:00:12:38
Chapter 12
Duration:00:21:32
Chapter 13
Duration:00:04:16
Chapter 14
Duration:00:10:12
Chapter 15
Duration:00:06:39
Chapter 16
Duration:00:10:35
Chapter 17
Duration:00:15:34
Chapter 18
Duration:00:08:30
Chapter 19
Duration:00:13:07
Chapter 20
Duration:00:05:48
Chapter 21
Duration:00:16:05
Chapter 22
Duration:00:04:53
Chapter 23
Duration:00:12:16
Chapter 24
Duration:00:10:49
Chapter 25
Duration:00:12:07
Chapter 26
Duration:00:25:28
Chapter 27
Duration:00:09:48
Chapter 28
Duration:00:21:52
Chapter 29
Duration:00:18:57
Chapter 30
Duration:00:11:17
Chapter 31
Duration:00:13:43
Chapter 32
Duration:00:10:28
Chapter 33
Duration:00:14:19
Chapter 34
Duration:00:27:19
Chapter 35
Duration:00:21:56
Chapter 36
Duration:00:21:14
Chapter 37
Duration:00:02:34
Chapter 38
Duration:00:13:46
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:17