Books by the author SHANNON AVRA

Molly & Nightmare

Shannon Avra

Molly is a young girl with far too many bullies. What she needs is a friend - a big one with fur, fangs, and terrible claws. Unfortunately, what she gets is Nightmare, an argumentative creature who seems put off by the notion that he will be a little girl's sidekick. 'To be my monster. I'm going to take you to school, like show and tell, but every day.' 'That's against monster rule #1,' Nightmare says. 'I hide in closets, under beds, rattle windows, that sort of thing. No one can see me unless they call for a monster. Which is rare, I should tell you.' Despite their differences, the two develop a loyal friendship that spans Molly's entire life. 'Molly grows as years swirl and blend and pass. Nightmare watches rain the colour of steel. Clouds the colour of marshmallows. Sunlight the colour of Molly's bows.' 'Nightmare stares at his claws. They are not painted. He tucks himself under her bed at night. Molly's hair turns white and grey. When Molly passes away, Nightmare is lost and alone. What does an imaginary friend do when the person that needed them is gone?'

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