The Monster and the Clown

Name: The Monster and the Clown
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ISBN: 9798348029678

Mats Strandberg, Sofia Falkenhem

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Gecko Guides
01 June 2026

Children's & Educational; Horror & ghost stories, chillers (Children's&YA)

Series: Frank the Monster

Frank must outwit a ghoulish clown, ringleader of the monstrous circus, in this just-scary-enough illustrated chapter book series about a warm-hearted werewolf trying to find his pack.

The people of Yrred are terrified of monsters, and fear is spreading like wildfire. So when Kruger the Clown comes to town, they leap at his offer to catch the creatures haunting Yrred and force them to perform at his circus. Only Frank knows the town's secret—and his own. He is the monster they're all afraid of. But he's also a nine-year-old boy, who has finally found friends like him. Frank and his monster friends must reveal the truth of Kruger's cruel circus before the hateful plan takes hold. The Monster and the Clown is a spine-tingling adventure about a creepy clown, a daring rescue, and having the courage to stand up for what's right.

By: Mats Strandberg
Illustrated by: Sofia Falkenhem
Imprint: Gecko Guides
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9798348029678
Series: Frank the Monster
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 June 2026
Recommended Age: From 8 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Mats Strandberg is one of Sweden's most acclaimed suspense and horror writers for children and adults, published internationally. His Frank the Monster series is an award-winning bestseller and book club choice, read by children around the world in more than fifteen languages. Sofia Falkenhem is an artist in Malmö, Sweden, where she also works as a high school art teacher. Her work includes comics, traditional printmaking, and illustrations for children's books.