If you were moved by Conor's struggle to come to terms with his mother's illness in A Monster Calls, you'll find Jesse's friendship with Leslie and his painful journey through grief in Bridge to Terabithia equally poignant. This story gently explores the way children process complex emotions, offering a deep, heartfelt experience.

Much like Conor's encounters with the monster help him face his fears, Nobody Owens grows up among ghosts and other supernatural beings in The Graveyard Book, learning hard lessons about life, loss, and identity. If you appreciated the blend of the fantastical with the emotional journey of growing up, you'll be drawn to Bod's adventures and growth.

If you were captivated by the way A Monster Calls delves into Conor's inner world and struggles, Skellig will appeal to you. Michael's emotional turmoil, his search for meaning, and his connection to the enigmatic Skellig echo the rich psychological exploration you enjoyed.

If the symbolic presence of the monster and the allegorical storytelling in A Monster Calls resonated with you, The Book Thief offers a narrative where Death itself is the narrator, and every detail is laden with symbolic meaning. Liesel's journey through hardship is told with layers of allegory and poetic imagery.

If you were drawn to how Conor changes through his pain and acceptance, you'll appreciate the way Edward Tulane—a porcelain rabbit—transforms over the course of his own hardships. This gentle, heartful tale is all about the profound personal growth that comes from facing loss and learning to love.