Children's Book Review: Little Monster, by Allan Baillie Reviewed by Sally Murphy
Wouldn't it be cool to have your very own pet monster?
When Drew unwittingly becomes the owner of a monster visible to nobody but himself, the possibilities excite him. He'll have lots of fun playing tricks on everyone - his parents, his teachers, his friends - and especially his enemies.
The fun, however, doesn't last long, and Drew finds he is really the owner of a pet nightmare. The monster, Queeg, gets into all kinds of mischief, and because he is invisible, Drew takes the blame. Surely there is some way he can get rid of the monster. He just has to figure out what it is.
Little Monster is a clever story that will have eight to ten year old readers laughing along. Allan Baillie is one of Australia's top children's writers. His other titles include Rebel, Adrift and Little Brother.
Little Monster, by Allan Baillie Omnibus Books, 1991
