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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
When he wakes up from a coma after having meningitis, fourteen-year-old Luke finds that he has lost control of his senses and his thoughts and he must fight an inner demon in order to return to his former life.
Is Mondays Are Red appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 12 and up.
This book deals with a teenager's recovery from meningitis and the neurological effects that follow, including loss of sensory control and an internal psychological struggle. Sensitive readers may find the medical and mental health themes intense.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mental illness, chronic illness, and anxiety (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers will connect with Luke's frightening journey back to normalcy as he battles both his damaged brain and mysterious inner forces.