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Monster Maker

Nicholas Fisk (1979)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.87
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

AnxietyViolence

Positive tags

Coming of AgeAdventureMysterySelf-Discovery

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistFish out of Water

Tropes

Coming of AgeFish out of WaterHaunted LocationAncient Evil Returns

Themes

Coming of AgeConsequences of ActionsFear and CourageReality vs FantasyResponsibility

Synopsis

For twelve-year-old Matt, working at a studio where movie monsters are made, fantasy turns into a nightmare when juvenile vandalism seems to bring the monsters to life.

Tags

HorrorMysteryThrillerContemporary Fantasy