FantasyYoung Adult
Thirteen-year-old Conor faces his mother's terminal cancer as a ancient yew tree monster visits him nightly, telling cryptic stories that unravel his denial and rage.
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Thirteen-year-old Conor faces his mother's terminal cancer as a ancient yew tree monster visits him nightly, telling cryptic stories that unravel his denial and rage.
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The monster showed up just after midnight. But it isn't the monster Conor's been expecting. He's been expecting the one from his nightmare, the one he's had nearly every night since his mother started her treatments. The monster in his back garden, though, this monster is something different. Something ancient, something wild.
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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No sexual content present.
Violence & gore
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Scenes of bullying with physical fights; destructive rampage causing property damage; some violent imagery in tales.
Profanity
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Occasional mild profanity like 'hell' and 'damn'.
Substance use
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Depictions of medical treatments and pain medication for terminal illness.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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Brief mentions of a parson and faith in allegorical stories.
Magic & witchcraft
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Fantasy elements with a summoned tree monster and tales involving witches and potions.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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No political or ideological messaging.
Self-harm / suicide
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Themes of emotional turmoil and guilt, with nightmare sequences implying self-directed anger.
Abuse & suffering
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Central emotional suffering from mother's cancer; recurring bullying and family tension; themes of loss and isolation.
Other
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