Description
A very funny and cheerfully subversive children's chapter book about a monster who eats children-until one day he makes a friend. The Yark loves children...with the love of a gourmand! This hairy monster dreams of child buffets-ham of boy, orphan gratin, schoolchild puree, breaded babies, girl rillettes.
But he has a problem: his delicate stomach can only tolerate nice children; liars give him heartburn, savages spoil his teeth. There are not nearly enough good, edible children around to keep him from starvation.
Then the Yark does find delicious, sweet Madeleine. Will he gobble her up? Or will she survive long enough to change his life?
"We love the way The Yark turns the classic monster story inside out. It is very funny, unexpected and has a big warm heart!"
About the Author
Bertrand Santini is scriptwriter and author of a number of popular children's books.
Laurent Gapaillard is a graphic designer, who studied at ESAG Penninghen and has collaborated on feature films, animated television series and video games.
Reviews
"Subversive, playful and downright morbid at times, this eccentric little book is destined to become a dark and delicious classic." -- Children's Books Ireland
"Just an absolutely lovely take about the wildness of children and how the monsters under your bed are rarely what they see." -- Foyles Bookstore (UK)
"Good behavior will only get you eaten in this thrilling tale of an insatiable child-eating monster."
-- New York Public Library, Best Books for Kids 2018Book Information
ISBN 9781776571727
Author Bertrand Santini
Format Paperback
Page Count 80
Imprint Gecko Press
Publisher Gecko Press
