Lauren A Bertone

The Bright Purple Monster Lauren A Bertone

The only unusual thing about Charlie is the Bright Purple Monster that lives on his shoulder.


Charlie wants to speak up in class, make friends, and score his first goal. The Bright Purple Monster wants to stop him.

"Don't say that, Charlie!"

"They won't like you, Charlie!"

"You're going to miss, Charlie!"

If it was up to Charlie, he'd send the Bright Purple Monster on its way. But conquering his fears and silencing the monster on his shoulder isn't easy. There's no way Charlie can stand up to The Bright Purple Monster. At least, that's what he thinks...