The Monsters at the End of the World

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Author: Orwin, Rebecca Interest age: from c 8 yearsPublished on 8 January 2026 by Penguin Random House Children's UK (Puffin) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Monsters at the End of the World' series.Paperback | 304 pages128 x 197 x 21 | 212g 'A powerful tale of compassion and understanding' – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear.Sunny waited until her mother was asleep before she went back for the monster . . .All her life, Sunny has known three truths about the creatures that prowl the seas off her tiny coastal town. They are dangerous. They are violent. They are monsters.But when a chance encounter leads to an unexpected connection, Sunny discovers just how wrong she has been. The monster she meets – Mo – is intelligent, gentle, and searching for his lost brother.Sunny desperately wants to help, and to keep her new friend a secret. But other people are keeping secrets too. And as hunger grips the town, new truths will emerge about the real monsters in Seawaren . . .An astonishing debut novel about friendship, trust and survival, perfect for fans of Skellig.'A spectacular debut, full of adventure and bravery. Sunny and Mo have stolen a piece of my heart' – Clare Harlow, author of Tidemagic: The Many Faces of Ista Flit. Show more