Monsters of Men facts for kids
Front cover of first edition
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| Author | Patrick Ness |
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| Country | UK / America |
| Language | English |
| Series | Chaos Walking |
| Genre | Young-adult science fiction novel |
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| Media type | Print (hardcover & trade paper), audio CD |
| Pages | 602 (first edition) |
| ISBN | 978-1-4063-1027-6 |
| OCLC | 501398023 |
| LC Class | PZ7.N43843 Mon 2010 |
| Preceded by | The Ask and the Answer |
Monsters of Men is an exciting science fiction novel for young adults. It was written by Patrick Ness and first published in May 2010. This book is the third and final part of the Chaos Walking series. The first book in the series was The Knife of Never Letting Go.
The author, Patrick Ness, won a special award for this book. He received the Carnegie Medal from British librarians. This award celebrates the best new book for children or young adults published in the United Kingdom each year.
The title, Monsters of Men, comes from a line spoken earlier in the series. The phrase "War makes monsters of men" is said in the first book, Knife. Both main characters, Todd and Viola, later repeat this important idea.
Contents
What is Monsters of Men About?
Monsters of Men continues the thrilling adventure of Todd Hewitt and Viola Eade. They live on a strange planet called New World. On this planet, all men can hear each other's thoughts, which they call "Noise." Women do not have this "Noise." The story is about a big war that is happening.
The Story Continues
The book picks up right after the events of the second novel, The Ask and the Answer. Todd and Viola are separated again. Todd is with the Spackle, who are the native people of New World. Viola is with the settlers who came from Earth. Both groups are preparing for a huge battle.
Todd's Journey
Todd is trying to stop the war. He believes there's a way for everyone to live in peace. He learns more about the Spackle and their ways. He sees that both sides have reasons for fighting. Todd wants to find a different path, one that doesn't involve more violence.
Viola's Mission
Viola is trying to help the settlers. She also wants to find a way to end the conflict. She uses her skills and bravery to navigate the dangerous situation. Viola hopes to reunite with Todd and work together for peace.
The War for New World
The main part of the story is about the war itself. Different groups are fighting for control of New World. There are the original settlers, the Spackle, and new arrivals from Earth. Each group has its own leaders and goals.
Leaders and Decisions
The leaders of each side make important choices. These choices affect everyone on the planet. The book explores how difficult it is to lead during a war. It shows how people try to do what they think is right, even when it's hard.
Finding a Solution
Todd and Viola face many challenges. They must decide who to trust and what actions to take. They learn that war is complicated. It changes people and makes them do things they might not normally do. The story shows how they try to find a way to stop the fighting and build a better future.
