Facing the Beast Within - by Mark Cheverton (Paperback)

About the Book

Demons, gremlins, and wraiths OH MY - monsters are coming for us. Working with a group of psychologists, the author puts you in the head of a child with anxiety while at the same time weaving coping strategies through the exciting adventure.

Book Synopsis

NEW FROM INTERNATIONALLY PUBLISHED NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

Mark Cheverton has written 27 books, with over 2 million copies in print.

Winner of the Mom's Choice Gold Award

Winner of the 2023 International Book Award for Children's Fiction

Winner of the 2023 NYC Big Book Award for Children's Fiction

Fans of Percy Jackson will love this book.

If you're looking for an exciting book your kids will love to read, but also teach them anxiety coping strategies . . . this is it!

Monsters are invading - demons, gargoyles, and gremlins . . . oh my!

Cameron Poole has a problem, a big problem: he's a bully magnet who struggles with anxiety. Being the smallest sixth-grader at his summer camp, everything around him triggers his anxiety, his Beast, making it impossible for him to do the same things other kids can do. In a constant state of worry, Cameron feels like a perpetual failure. That's bad enough, but when Cameron learns that mythical monsters are trying to invade his camp, things go from bad to worse.

Malphas, the Demon Lord from a parallel world called Agartha, wants to bring his monster army to Camp Pontchartrain and begin his invasion. But before he can bring the biggest and most lethal monsters to Earth, he must find the seven Skull Keys that will keep the gateway between open forever. Cameron and his unusual collection of friends are chosen to stop Malphas from finding the Skull Keys. But the Demon Lord of Agartha has other plans. He sends mythical creatures to Earth, gremlins, imps, gargoyles . . . to find the keys and destroy anyone in their way.

In order to stop the Malphas and his monster army from getting all the Skull Keys, Cameron must face his worst nightmares while trying to keep his friends safe. But when he learns Malphas's real plan, Cameron's blood runs cold with fear. Can Cameron control his anxiety and confront his Beast while battling an army of minotaurs, banshees, ghouls, golems, and other nightmarish monsters?

Buckle up and get ready for a thrilling adventure!

Review Quotes

"Cheverton's middle-grade fantasy series starter shares a timely tale of childhood anxiety about a young camper assisting in a battle to save Earth ... A compelling fantasy adventure with intriguing self-help elements." - Kirkus Reviews

"Kids in my practice have flocked to Mark Cheverton's books for years! This book really helps kids struggling with anxiety to feel understood and empowered." - Dr. Jennifer Smitken, Psychologist and Clinical Director

"This is an awesome book!! Cameron is down to earth and relatable-a kid with lots of worries, just like me. Facing the Beast Within is a great read for anyone dealing with anxiety and the people who love them too." - Ania, age 12, Kids' Book Buzz

"Facing the Beast Within is a fantastic, emotive, and multi-layered adventure that will satisfy young readers everywhere. I can't wait to see more from this enthralling and socially conscious series." - K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite Review