Chapter 1: The Monster Calls

• The story introduces Conor, a young boy who is dealing with a difficult situation.
• Conor’s mother is sick, and he is struggling to cope with her illness.
• Conor starts having nightmares about a monster, but he is not scared of it.
• The monster tells Conor that he will come back and share three stories with him.

Chapter 2: The First Tale

• The monster returns and tells Conor the first story.
• The story is about a prince who is wrongly accused of a crime.
• The prince’s punishment is to be invisible, and he becomes isolated and lonely.
• Conor relates to the prince’s loneliness and understands his pain.

Chapter 3: The Second Tale

• The monster comes back to share the second story with Conor.
• This story is about an apothecary who makes a mistake and causes chaos in a town.
• The apothecary tries to fix his mistake but ends up making things worse.
• Conor realizes that people can make mistakes, and it’s important to learn from them.

Note: The book “A Monster Calls” by Patrick Ness deals with heavy themes such as illness, loss, and grief. While these main ideas are suitable for a ten-year-old, it is essential to consider the emotional maturity and readiness of the individual reader.