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Narrative Matters: A Monster Calls – a portrayal of dissociation in childhood bereavement

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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Abstract

--- - |2 Abstract ‘A Monster Calls’ is a children's fantasy novel written by Patrick Ness, based on an original idea by Siobhan David. Released to critical acclaim, the novel was lauded on its dealing of complex issues relating to bereavement and grief in a manner accessible to its younger readers. This article explores how ‘A Monster Calls’ presents a portrayal of a dissociative child in response to bereavement, and what impact this portrayal may have on the novel's younger readership. - Child and Adolescent Mental Health, EarlyView.