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Gr 5 Up—Faruqi's latest takes a deep dive into what it's like living with a parent experiencing mental illness. Mo is an eighth grader with a secret: he lives with a monster. The monster, Abbu (dad), is prone to outbursts, criticizes Mo fiercely, hallucinates, and hears voices. His mom is in Greece helping refugee children, leaving Mo alone with the monster. When Mo and the monster go to live with his aunt and cousin, he slowly learns that Abbu has schizophrenia. As Mo adjusts to life in Texas, he deals ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More