Here are monsters ( born Here Be Monsters! ) - a novel written and illustrated by children's writer Alan Snow . The book was first published in the UK in 2005 . The book includes about 500 black and white illustrations, originally made in ink. The book contains many elements of fantasy and adventure.
| Monsters live here | |
|---|---|
| Author | Alan Snow |
| Genre | adventure children's book |
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 414 |
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Content
Story
The book describes the adventures of the boy Arthur Trabshaw and his friends, among whom there are amazing creatures - boxing trolls. The book takes place in the fictional city of Ratbridge. Heroes confront a secret criminal organization - the cheese guild.
Quotes and book reviews
“The Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year” - Sunday Mirror
“This book will become a classic of children's literature” - Daily Express
Screen version
In 2014, the book was filmed as a puppet cartoon. The project was created by Laika Entertainment , and the directors were Graham Annable and Anthony Stacky .
Russian editions
Alan Snow. Monsters live here . Translator Yuri Khazanov. AST Publishing House. 2007. ISBN 5-17-040150-7, 5-271-15028-3, 5-9762-1416-9. Hard cover. The circulation of 3000 copies.