Story Overview

This is a story about two brothers who solve the mystery of the disappearance of their toys. In the process, they uncover the truth about an old legend of a nighttime thief, The Lawn Monster. They learn that they are more brave and resourceful than they ever thought they would be.

Themes and Lessons

They face issues of bullying, both by the Monster and an older classmate. They are strengthened by imagineering a solution to their problems. They learn that young minds can find age-appropriate solutions to large problems. Equally important, they learn that they can rely on their loyalty to each other.