Books Like Monster from the Deep
Families who loved Monster from the Deep by Liz Kessler often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Monster from the Deep by Liz Kessler often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the lingering shadows of a past conflict or the guilt of a well-intentioned mistake. While the setting is a fantastical world of merfolk and krakens, the emotional core centers on Emily's struggle to balance her new identity with the reappearance of a school bully, Mandy Rushton. It is an ideal choice for the middle-grade reader who feels like an outsider or is navigating the complexities of a changing family dynamic. Twelve-year-old Emily is finally reunited with her merman father in the Bermuda Triangle, but her attempt to fit into this new world leads her to accidentally wake a legendary sea monster. The story masterfully weaves together themes of bravery, accountability, and the realization that our heroes, and our enemies, are more complicated than they seem. It is a safe yet thrilling adventure that normalizes the messy feelings of pre-adolescence within a high-stakes fantasy quest.
