Seven Stories | Overcoming The Monster

Overcoming the Monster explores the idea that everyone feels scared sometimes and that reading monster stories can help people overcome their fears, whatever they are.

The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo is a classic example of an Overcoming the Monster story.

Overcoming the Monster Recommended Reads

Discover some of Seven Stories favourite Overcoming the Monster books for all ages.

Overcoming the Monster

Have a go at some Overcoming the Monster activities at home.

Welcome to Seven Stories

Open every day except Wednesdays in term time (seven days a week in the school holidays)

10am - 5pm

Plan Your Visit

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We love stories.

From creating them, to protecting them to bringing them to life, we know them inside out - and it's our job to share as many as we can.

We're a registered charity and accredited museum, and our team work with schools, communities and families to ensure every child has access to stories.

Visit us for free in Newcastle upon Tyne - in our very special seven-storey listed building - and see original artworks, draft manuscripts, correspondence from bestselling authors and hear all about the stories behind the stories. We have events, workshops and storytimes every week - plan your visit to make the most of your time.

Our children and young adult's bookshop and coffee shop are open 10am - 5pm every day except Wednesdays in term time (open seven days a week in school holidays). You can also hire us for your school, team, group or even your birthday party!

You can support our work by texting STORIES to 70480. Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message, and you will be opting into hearing more from us in future. All money raised is used to save, celebrate and share the wonderful world of children's books.