The book "There Was a Monster..." by the author Charles E. Fritsch is an exciting adventure that tells the story of the incredible life and adventures of the mysterious Monstrobaran. Whose real name is Pavlo, but he is known as Monstrobaran due to his extraordinary appearance and strength. Monstrobaran lives in deep forests, where he saves animals from danger and helps resolve conflicts between them. But one day the secret Dark Forest scares the animals and begins to instill fear in the whole district. Can Monstrobaran gather all his strength and find a way to resist the evil that threatens his home and everyone he loves? This book is about friendship, courage and the importance of accepting yourself as you really are, even if you are different from everyone else.