Journal Entry 1 by cheesygiraffe from Florence, Alabama USA on Thursday, October 28, 2010

Toby was just a boy the first time he saw the creature in the woods. His parents convinced the terrified child it was only his imagination. The next time Toby saw the creature he was a lonely, unhappy teenager without friends. But the creature would be his friend. It would be there when Toby needed someone to talk to. And it would take care of the bullies who wouldn't leave Toby alone. After all, the creature needed to eat. And during their macabre, decades-long friendship, there will be other meals... 

Journal Entry 2 by cheesygiraffe at Florence, Alabama USA on Thursday, October 28, 2010

Toby is best friend's with a monster. Owen takes care of Toby's problems by eating them. He cares more about Owen then anybody else in his life. Which for a long time includes no one. But as he gets married and has kids, he tells his son about Owen. When his wife finds out that's the end of their marriage and his rights as a father. In the end the he dies a lonely old man but for Owen. I enjoyed this very much. I can imagine Toby and Owen being real. Jeff Strand do a great job with this book.