My Favorite Thing Is Monsters

Name: My Favorite Thing Is Monsters
Author: Emil Ferris

Read with caution

Some content parents may want to preview or discuss.

Published: 2017
Ages: 17–99

About the book

A visually stunning and emotionally complex story set in 1960s Chicago.

AI summary

A visually stunning and emotionally complex story set in 1960s Chicago.

Why parents choose this book

What makes My Favorite Thing Is Monsters worth choosing

An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.

Best for

Age range: 17–99 (fits siblings across a range).
Reading maturity: Young adult — teen protagonists and more nuanced themes.
Kids who tend to love it: Graphic Novels.
Personality fit: kids ages 17–99 who enjoy a good story.

Parents love this book because

Written by Emil Ferris, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.

Your child will probably enjoy My Favorite Thing Is Monsters if they…

Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 17–99

This book helps develop

Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 17–99 age band.

Things parents should know

Violence: clear on-page conflict without lingering detail.
Language: occasional mild words for the older end of the band.
Sexual content: essentially none.

Reading commitment

Estimated reading time

Varies by reader

Length

Length varies by edition

Difficulty

Young adult

Works as read-aloud

Usually read independently

Good for independent readers

Yes — suits confident readers in the age band

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Why we recommend it

We recommend My Favorite Thing Is Monsters for the 17–99 age band with a small heads-up on content — worth previewing or discussing. It leans into graphic novels in a way that feels genuine, not formulaic. Emil Ferris's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.