Last Night I Sang to the Monster
Benjamin Alire Saenz
Cinco Puntos Press
</p><p>"S&aacute;enz' poetic narrative will captivate readers from the first sentence to the last paragraph of this beautifully written novel. . . . It is also a celebration of life and a song of hope in celebration of family and friendship, one that will resonate loud and long with teens."&mdash;<I>Kirkus Reviews</I></p><p>"&hellip;There is never a question of either S&aacute;enz&rsquo;s own extraordinary capacity for caring and compassion or the authenticity of the experiences he records in this heartfelt account of healing and hope."&mdash;<I>Booklist</I></p><p>"Offering insight into [an adolescent's] addiction, dysfunction and mental illness, particularly in the wake of traumatic events, S&aacute;enz's artful rendition of the healing process will not soon be forgotten."&mdash;<I>Publishers Weekly</I><BR><BR>"S&aacute;enz weaves together [18-year-old] Zach's past, present, and changing disposition toward his future with stylistic grace and emotional insight. This is a powerful and...</BR></BR>