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The Thing at 52

The Thing at 52

By Ross Montgomery

Spark meaningful discussions about loneliness, friendship, community, and coping with loss with this enchantingly illustrated story about a girl who befriends a monster.

There’s a Thing on my street.
He lives at number 52.
I see him sitting in his front yard when I walk to school.

He was big and lumbering and a wore a tiny top hat perched on top of his rather large head. She didn’t think he had any friends, so she brought him a flower.

It wasn’t long before their friendship bloomed…the Thing was gentle and kind and the adventures they went on were the best she could ever imagine.

Nominated

2025/2026 Gallery Award

Reading Level: 0.0

Published by Frances Lincoln Childrens Books

Copyright February 13, 2025

ISBN# 978-0711279162 (HB)

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