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“Yes, my dear child, monsters are real. I happen to have one hanging in my basement.”

Quote by Rick Yancey

Book:The Monstrumologist

Work

The Monstrumologist

In this historical fiction, the protagonist embarks on a perilous quest to study and document creatures of the unknown, blending elements of science and the supernatural. more

Author

Rick Yancey is an American novelist known for his young adult literature. His works often blend elements of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure, and are highly favored by young readers. more

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