When Leslie's best friend dies just one week after her birthday, something inside her changes. Guilt, sadness, and confusion take over?until she realizes the truth: there's a secret monster inside her, quietly sabotaging all the good things in her life.

But this monster isn't what it seems.

Leslie sets out on an emotional and imaginative journey to confront her inner fears, understand her grief, and make peace with her emotions. Will she find her mysterious monster? Will she be strong enough to face it? And what happens if the monster is... sweet?

This heartfelt and empowering children's book explores grief, self-discovery, emotional regulation, and mental health in a kid-friendly, story-based format that encourages reflection and growth. A touching story for kids ages 6?10, perfect for reading at home or in classrooms.

✨ A gentle, magical story about loss, healing, and inner strength ✨ Teaches kids emotional awareness and self-compassion ✨ Great for parents, educators, and therapists

S.Y.Turner is a storyteller and author with a journalism and medical background. She also studied philosophy at the City University of London. She wrote her first poem when she was only eight. She produced many poems, short stories, plays for screen and stage, and over 60 fiction books for children and young adults. She loves kids and strives to educate and entertain them with her fantastically fun stories. And yes, she, too, was in love with Dr. Seuss's stories when she was little. And yes, she, too, read every volume of Harry Potter and admires J.K.Rowling as a children's book writer. ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​S.Y.Turner is a strong advocate of correct parenting and mental health. Because she believes "It is easier to build strong children than repairing broken adults," just as Frederick Douglass once said. Hence, her stories aim to build strong kids with invincible spirits.