Claim: A Monster Calls was written by a man.
Evidence: A Monster Calls is a 2016 dark fantasy drama film directed by J. A. Bayona and written by Patrick Ness , based on his novel of the same name.
He is best known for his books for young adults , including the Chaos Walking trilogy and A Monster Calls.
He wrote the screenplay of the 2016 film adaptation of A Monster Calls , and is the creator and writer of the Doctor Who spin-off series Class.
He is one of seven writers to win two Medals -LRB- no one has won three -RRB- and the second to win consecutively.
He was born in the United States and moved to London at the age of 28 , and now holds dual citizenship.