Illustrated A Monster Calls scene — AI-generated artwork behind this film's word search puzzle
A Monster Calls (2016), as a word search. 12 words drawn from characters, props, locations, and themes sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Directed by J.A. Bayona · Drama, Fantasy · Released 2016.
Words to find: MONSTER, CONOR, OMALLEY, GRANDMA, BAYONA, TREE, CHURCHYARD, GRIEF, FEAR, HOPE, COURAGE, IMAGINATION.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
A Monster Calls word list, defined
MONSTER/ˈmɒnstər/ · noun
A strange or frightening creature, often imaginary or supernatural. A person who behaves in a very unpleasant or frightening way. Related: beast, creature, fiend, ogre.
GRANDMA/grændmə/ · noun
A grandmother, typically the mother of one's parent, or a woman who is the mother of one's spouse. Related: grandmother, nana, granny, mum.
TREE/triː/ · noun
A perennial plant with a single stem or trunk, branches, and leaves, and often producing flowers, fruits, or seeds. A tree can be a living organism or a part of a landscape feature. Related: shrub, bush, plant, vegetation.
The ground surrounding a church, especially the enclosed area that traditionally contains a graveyard. Related: graveyard, burial ground, cemetery, God's acre.
GRIEF/ɡriːf/ · noun
A feeling of deep sadness or loss, typically in response to a personal tragedy or bereavement. A state of intense emotional pain or distress. Related: sorrow, sadness, despair, anguish.
FEAR/fɪə(r)/ · noun, verb
An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm; as a verb, to be afraid of someone or something. Related: dread, terror, fright, panic.
HOPE/həʊp/ · noun, verb
A feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen. Related: optimism, confidence, faith, trust.
COURAGE/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ · noun
The ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain, danger, or difficulty. Related: bravery, valor, fortitude, nerve.
IMAGINATION/ɪm.ædʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ · noun
The faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images in the mind. Related: vision, fantasy, idea, conception.