Monty and the Monster By Rhonda Smiley – Review by Laura Furuta

Monty and the Monster by Rhonda Smiley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Monty and the Monster
By: Rhonda Smiley
5 out of 5 stars

The story Monty and the Monster by Rhonda Smiley is an enjoyable book to read. It is a story that is well written and does a wonderful job in presenting a storyline and characters that are entertaining to read about. It is a book that young adults would enjoy. There is the main character of Monty Hyde. He is in the 7th grade and is once again moving to a new home and town. Monty is a character that doesn’t like starting over again as he has had to 4 times in the last 2 years. He feels like he never fits in. When he finds a mysterious replication serum in the basement, he decides that he is going to make a friend, literally. They spend time together and Monty’s creation soon becomes the best friend that he has. His creation, however, is stinky, hairy, and might be eating the neighborhood kids? Read this book to find out the full story of what happens in the life of Monty and his creation. Monty is a character that can easily be identified with. He feels that he is not understood and is an outcast. He is dealing with a new school, bullies, and feeling misunderstood. There are funny and humorous moments as well as ones that made me feel sad. There are additional characters that are introduced and interact with Monty that are enjoyable to read about as well. This is a story that teaches its readers about friendship, love, and acceptance.

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