12-year-old protagonist living with his grandmother while his mother undergoes chemotherapy. He is bullied at school, struggles with grief and hidden guilt, and forms a bond with a magical yew tree monster who helps him confront the truth about his recurring nightmares and his mother's impending death.
Laura's rebellious teenage son who is expelled after slapping a bully and drawing a lewd sketch of his mother's boyfriend. He accompanies his mother and grandfather on a road trip, secretly assists Jack with drug deliveries, and seeks closure with his absent biological father, Leonard, though the reunion proves unfulfilling.
Lewis MacDougall has 12 screen credits in a career dating back to 2013. Signature works include A Monster Calls, Boundaries, Jessie. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
