<human>:  Can you provide a summary of Stephen King's novel IT?
<bot>: Stephen King’s novel IT tells the story of seven outcast children in the town of Derry, Maine. They join forces to confront an ancient evil force, a monster called “It” that takes the form of a malevolent clown called Pennywise. The children, known as “the Losers Club”, fight against It in the physical and psychological battlegrounds of the town, and eventually succeed in destroying the monster. The novel follows the main characters through their childhood, adolescence, and adulthood as they battle to rid Derry of this terrifying force. Both a horror story and a coming-of-age tale, IT offers readers a suspenseful journey filled with heartfelt moments, humor and courage.