The film adaptation of Patrick Ness’s A Monster Calls arrives in UK cinemas on January 1st.

And to whet your appetite, here’s Liam Neeson, who stars in the film, reading the first chapter.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=R0keB77sWQk

Neeson co-stars alongside Felicity Jones and Sigourney Weaver in the film which follows the story of12-year-old Conor (Lewis MacDougall) as he attempts to deal with his mother’s (Felicity Jones) illness and the bullying of his classmates.

Conor escapes into a fantastical world of monsters and fairy tales that explore courage, loss, and faith.

The film is directed by Juan Antonio Baynona.